Coastguard Helicopter to Highland

Thursday, 23 April 2026 | 17:07 | From Inverness Airport

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Inverness Airport to Highland

On Thursday, 23 April 2026 at 17:07, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Highland. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 36 miles at an average speed of 130 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3275 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGX
Helicopter: G-MCGX

The helicopter G-MCGX is used by the British Coastguard. The helicopter is deployed in search and rescue operations at sea, rescue operations involving ships or drilling platforms, patrols to prevent smuggling or piracy, environmental monitoring and disaster relief support.

Photo: Nick (UK)

Distance travelled
36 miles
3275 feet
dashboard average speed
130 mph
17 minutes
17:07
17:23
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Highland, Highland17:23

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Highland, Highland17:22

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Lubachlaggan, Highland17:22

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Highland, Highland17:16

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Evanton, Highland17:14

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Craigton, Highland17:14

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Resolis, Highland17:13

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Highland, Highland17:13

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Killen, Highland17:11

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Fortrose, Highland17:10

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Rosemarkie, Highland17:10

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Fortrose, Highland17:09

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Mains of Connage, Highland17:09

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Ardersier, Highland17:08

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Inverness Airport, Inverness17:08

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Inverness Airport, Inverness17:07

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