Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Thursday, 30 April 2026 | 20:59 | From Lochindorb

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

On Thursday, 30 April 2026 at 20:59, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Lochindorb to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 17 miles at an average speed of 113 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1925 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
17 miles
1925 feet
dashboard average speed
113 mph
9 minutes
20:59
21:08
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness21:08

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Inverness Airport, Inverness21:07

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Highland, Highland21:06

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Ardersier, Highland21:06

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Highland, Highland21:06

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Lochside, Highland21:05

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Nairn, Highland21:05

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Cawdor, Highland21:04

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Highland, Highland21:04

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Bruachmary, Highland21:03

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Highland, Highland21:00

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Lochindorb Lodge, Highland21:00

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Lochindorb, 20:59