Coastguard Helicopter to Angus Sinclair, Highland

Saturday, 9 May 2026 | 18:23 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Angus Sinclair, 09 May 2026, 17:23

On Saturday, 9 May 2026 at 18:23, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Angus Sinclair. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 13 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 33 miles at an average speed of 150 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2950 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
33 miles
2950 feet
dashboard average speed
150 mph
14 minutes
18:23
18:36
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Highland, Highland18:36

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Angus Sinclair, Highland18:36

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Rothiemurchus Lodge, Highland18:35

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Moormore Cottage, Highland18:34

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Aviemore, Highland18:33

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Chapleton, Highland18:32

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Aviemore, Highland18:32

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Carrbridge, Highland18:31

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Highland, Highland18:28

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Quilichan, Highland18:28

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Ballachrochin, Highland18:27

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Highland, Highland18:26

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Cantray, Highland18:26

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Highland, Highland18:25

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Croy, Highland18:24

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A96, Highland18:24

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Inverness Airport, Inverness18:23