Coastguard Helicopter to Aviemore

Thursday, 7 May 2026 | 16:35 | From Rothiemurchus Lodge

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Rothiemurchus Lodge - Aviemore, 07 May 2026, 15:35

On Thursday, 7 May 2026 at 16:35, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Rothiemurchus Lodge to Aviemore. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 3 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 7 miles at an average speed of 124 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3050 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
7 miles
3050 feet
dashboard average speed
124 mph
4 minutes
16:35
16:38
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Aviemore, Highland16:38

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Aviemore, Highland16:37

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Highland, Highland16:37

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Aviemore, Highland16:36

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Piccadilly, Highland16:36

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Rothiemurchus Lodge, Highland16:35