Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Saturday, 25 April 2026 | 11:39 | From Fernisdale

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

On Saturday, 25 April 2026 at 11:39, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Fernisdale to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 16 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 36 miles at an average speed of 141 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 4750 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
37 miles
4750 feet
dashboard average speed
141 mph
16 minutes
11:39
11:55
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness11:55

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Inverness Airport, Inverness11:54

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Inverness, Highland11:52

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Newlands of Culloden, Highland11:50

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Daviot, Highland11:50

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Inverness, Highland11:49

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Daviot, Highland11:49

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Moy, Highland11:48

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Highland, Highland11:41

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Newtonmore, Highland11:40

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Dalchirnmore, Highland11:40

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Newtonmore, Highland11:40

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Highland, Highland11:39

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Glen Truim Road, Highland11:39