Coastguard Helicopter to Ciste Mhearad

Friday, 1 May 2026 | 21:39 | From Inverness Airport

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Inverness Airport to Ciste Mhearad

On Friday, 1 May 2026 at 21:39, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Ciste Mhearad. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 23 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 41 miles at an average speed of 106 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2850 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
42 miles
2850 feet
dashboard average speed
106 mph
24 minutes
21:39
22:02
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Ciste Mhearad, Highland22:02

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Ciste Mhearad, Highland22:02

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Highland, Highland21:59

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Ryvoan Pass, Highland21:58

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Highland, Highland21:57

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Tulloch, Highland21:56

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Delbog, Highland21:56

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Boat of Garten, Highland21:55

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Tomatin, Highland21:48

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Highland, Highland21:48

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Moy, Highland21:46

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Daviot, Highland21:44

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Inverness, Highland21:43

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Newlands of Culloden, Highland21:42

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Inverness, Highland21:42

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Croy, Highland21:42

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Tornagrain, Highland21:41

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Highland, Highland21:40

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Inverness Airport, Inverness21:40

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Inverness Airport, Inverness21:39