Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Monday, 18 May 2026 | 4:30 | From Ouvaig

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Ouvaig - Inverness Airport, 18 May 2026, 03:30

On Monday, 18 May 2026 at 4:30, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Ouvaig to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 28 miles at an average speed of 98 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2200 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
29 miles
2200 feet
dashboard average speed
98 mph
18 minutes
04:30
04:47
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness04:47

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Inverness Airport, Inverness04:45

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Ardersier, Highland04:44

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Highland, Highland04:43

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North Sea04:42

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Cromarty, Highland04:42

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Fortrose, Highland04:42

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Cromarty, Highland04:41

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Barbaraville, Highland04:40

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Kildary, Highland04:39

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Barbaraville, Highland04:39

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Tullich Muir, Highland04:38

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Tain, Highland04:38

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Scotsburn, Highland04:38

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Tain, Highland04:37

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Ranich, Highland04:37

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Tain, Highland04:37

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Edderton, Highland04:36

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Ardmore, Highland04:35

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Newton, Highland04:35

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Rèidhmòr, Highland04:35

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Spinningdale, Highland04:34

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Ospisdale, Highland04:34

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Acharry Moor, Highland04:34

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Ouvaig, Highland04:30