Coastguard Helicopter to Highland, Ben Wyvis Path

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 | 21:59 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Highland, 05 May 2026, 20:59

On Tuesday, 5 May 2026 at 21:59, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Highland. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 12 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 25 miles at an average speed of 126 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2800 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
25 miles
2800 feet
dashboard average speed
126 mph
12 minutes
21:59
22:10
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Highland, Highland22:10

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Ben Wyvis Path, Highland22:10

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Highland, Highland22:10

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Highland, Highland22:09

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Highland, Highland22:09

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Strathpeffer, Highland22:08

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Dingwall, Highland22:08

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Strathpeffer, Highland22:08

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Fodderty, Highland22:07

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Dingwall, Highland22:06

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Conon Bridge, Highland22:06

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Highland, Highland22:06

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Tore, Highland22:05

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Culbokie, Highland22:05

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Inverness, Highland22:04

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Belmaduthy, Highland22:04

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Inverness, Highland22:04

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Killen, Highland22:03

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Highland, Highland22:03

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Killen, Highland22:03

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Avoch, Highland22:02

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Rosemarkie, Highland22:01

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Inverness, Highland22:01

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Mains of Connage, Highland22:01

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Mains of Connage, Highland22:00

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Old Military Road, Highland22:00

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Inverness Airport, Inverness22:00

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Inverness Airport, Inverness21:59