Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Friday, 8 May 2026 | 15:44 | From Inverness

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness - Inverness Airport, 08 May 2026, 14:44

On Friday, 8 May 2026 at 15:44, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 10 miles at an average speed of 37 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
11 miles
775 feet
dashboard average speed
37 mph
18 minutes
15:44
16:02
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness16:02

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Inverness Airport, Inverness16:01

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Highland, Highland16:00

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Ardersier, Highland15:59

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A96, Highland15:56

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Inverness, Highland15:44