Coastguard Helicopter to Highland

Thursday, 30 April 2026 | 19:58 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Highland, 30 April 2026, 18:58

On Thursday, 30 April 2026 at 19:58, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Highland. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 6 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 12 miles at an average speed of 118 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1375 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
13 miles
1375 feet
dashboard average speed
118 mph
7 minutes
19:58
20:04
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Highland, Highland20:04

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Highland, Highland20:02

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Bruachmary, Highland20:02

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Highland, Highland20:01

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Newton of Budgate, Highland20:01

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Highland, Highland20:00

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Cantray, Highland20:00

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Croy, Highland20:00

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Tornagrain, Highland19:59

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:59

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:58