Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Saturday, 9 May 2026 | 22:26 | From Stromeferry

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Stromeferry - Inverness Airport, 09 May 2026, 21:26

On Saturday, 9 May 2026 at 22:26, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Stromeferry to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 23 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 58 miles at an average speed of 153 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 4100 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
59 miles
4100 feet
dashboard average speed
153 mph
23 minutes
22:26
22:49
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness22:49

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Inverness Airport, Inverness22:48

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Inverness, Highland22:44

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Inchmore, Highland22:43

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Inverness, Highland22:43

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Inchmore, Highland22:43

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Kirkhill, Highland22:42

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Beauly, Highland22:41

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Kilmorack, Highland22:40

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Farley, Highland22:40

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Highland, Highland22:39

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Struy, Highland22:39

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Highland, Highland22:35

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Braulen Lodge, Highland22:35

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Highland, Highland22:34

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Monar Lodge, Highland22:34

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Loch Monar22:34

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Highland, Highland22:29

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Poul-an-tarie, Highland22:28

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Highland, Highland22:27

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Ardnarff, Highland22:27

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A890, Highland22:26