Coastguard Helicopter to Ardersier, Dawes Road

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 | 10:11 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Ardersier, 06 May 2026, 09:11

On Wednesday, 6 May 2026 at 10:11, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Ardersier. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 7 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 8 miles at an average speed of 62 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 775 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
8 miles
775 feet
dashboard average speed
62 mph
8 minutes
10:11
10:19
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Dawes Road, Highland10:19

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Ardersier, Highland10:14

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Fortrose, Highland10:14

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Inverness, Highland10:12

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Inverness Airport, Inverness10:11