Coastguard Helicopter to Highland

Thursday, 7 May 2026 | 14:36 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Highland, 07 May 2026, 13:36

On Thursday, 7 May 2026 at 14:36, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Highland. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 7 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 13 miles at an average speed of 109 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2225 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
13 miles
2225 feet
dashboard average speed
109 mph
7 minutes
14:36
14:43
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Highland, Highland14:43

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Highland, Highland14:42

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Shenachie, Highland14:41

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Highland, Highland14:38

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Newlands of Culloden, Highland14:38

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Croy, Highland14:38

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Newlands of Culloden, Highland14:38

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Dalcross, Highland14:37

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Croy, Highland14:37

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Tornagrain, Highland14:37

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Inverness Airport, Inverness14:36