Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 | 11:33 | From Highland

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Highland - Inverness Airport, 06 May 2026, 10:33

On Wednesday, 6 May 2026 at 11:33, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Highland to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 4 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 5 miles at an average speed of 66 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 675 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
5 miles
675 feet
dashboard average speed
66 mph
5 minutes
11:33
11:37
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness11:37

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Inverness Airport, Inverness11:36

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Highland, Highland11:36

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Ardersier, Highland11:34

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Ardersier, Highland11:33

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Highland, Highland11:33