Coastguard Helicopter to Cannich, A831

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 | 9:44 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Cannich, 05 May 2026, 08:44

On Tuesday, 5 May 2026 at 9:44, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Cannich. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 12 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 30 miles at an average speed of 149 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1800 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
31 miles
1800 feet
dashboard average speed
149 mph
13 minutes
09:44
09:56
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

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A831, Highland09:56

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Struy, Highland09:55

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Highland, Highland09:54

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Eskadale, Highland09:54

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Aigas, Highland09:54

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Hughton, Highland09:53

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Kinerras, Highland09:53

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Kiltarlity, Highland09:52

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Beauly, Highland09:52

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Highland, Highland09:52

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Beauly, Highland09:51

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Kirkhill, Highland09:51

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Kirkhill and Bunchrew, Highland09:51

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Inchmore, Highland09:50

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Inverness, Highland09:50

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Charleston, Highland09:49

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Inverness, Highland09:48

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Fortrose, Highland09:47

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Avoch, Highland09:47

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Inverness, Highland09:47

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Fortrose, Highland09:47

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Inverness, Highland09:46

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Inverness, Highland09:46

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Ardersier, Highland09:46

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Inverness Airport, Inverness09:45

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Inverness Airport, Inverness09:45

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Inverness Airport, Inverness09:44