Coastguard Helicopter to Sàil Gharb

Saturday, 9 May 2026 | 19:55 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Sàil Gharb, 09 May 2026, 18:55

On Saturday, 9 May 2026 at 19:55, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Sàil Gharb. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 30 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 52 miles at an average speed of 106 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3275 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
53 miles
3275 feet
dashboard average speed
106 mph
30 minutes
19:55
20:25
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Sàil Gharb, Highland20:25

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Highland, Highland20:14

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Coire Beithe Beag, Highland20:13

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Highland, Highland20:11

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Colin Grant Sangster Memorial, Highland20:11

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Highland, Highland20:08

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Dalnacroich, Highland20:08

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Highland, Highland20:08

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Scatwell, Highland20:08

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Highland, Highland20:06

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Scatwell, Highland20:06

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Highland, Highland20:04

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Marybank, Highland20:04

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Contin, Highland20:04

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Maryburgh, Highland20:03

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Brahan, Highland20:03

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Maryburgh, Highland20:02

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Balavil, Highland20:02

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Conon Bridge, Highland20:01

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Inverness, Highland20:01

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Tore, Highland20:00

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Inverness, Highland20:00

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Munlochy, Highland19:59

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Bennetsfield Private Airstrip19:58

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Avoch, Highland19:58

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Rosemarkie, Highland19:57

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Inverness, Highland19:57

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Old Military Road, Highland19:56

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:55