Coastguard Helicopter to Slochd

Monday, 27 April 2026 | 10:05 | From Inverness Airport

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

On Monday, 27 April 2026 at 10:05, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Slochd. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 20 miles at an average speed of 117 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1750 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
21 miles
1750 feet
dashboard average speed
117 mph
11 minutes
10:05
10:16
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Slochd, Highland10:16

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Slochd, Highland10:15

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Tomatin, Highland10:13

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Highland, Highland10:13

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Moy, Highland10:12

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Daviot, Highland10:11

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Inverness, Highland10:10

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Daviot, Highland10:10

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Inverness, Highland10:09

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Newlands of Culloden, Highland10:08

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Inverness, Highland10:08

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A96, Highland10:07

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Inverness, Highland10:06

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Inverness Airport, Inverness10:05