Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Thursday, 7 May 2026 | 16:53 | From Highland

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Highland - Inverness Airport, 07 May 2026, 15:53

On Thursday, 7 May 2026 at 16:53, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Highland to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 6 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 11 miles at an average speed of 120 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2175 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
12 miles
2175 feet
dashboard average speed
120 mph
6 minutes
16:53
16:59
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness16:59

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Inverness Airport, Inverness16:58

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Highland, Highland16:57

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Tornagrain, Highland16:57

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Croy, Highland16:57

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Cantray, Highland16:56

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Highland, Highland16:56

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Cantray, Highland16:56

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Highland, Highland16:54

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Highland, Highland16:53