Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Saturday, 23 May 2026 | 3:29 | From Inverness

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness - Inverness Airport, 23 May 2026, 02:29

On Saturday, 23 May 2026 at 3:29, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGL. The flight lasted 14 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 12 miles at an average speed of 51 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 700 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGL
Helicopter: G-MCGL

The helicopter G-MCGL 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: Jonathan Payne

Distance travelled
12 miles
700 feet
dashboard average speed
51 mph
15 minutes
03:29
03:43
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness03:43

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Inverness Airport, Inverness03:42

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Ardersier, Highland03:42

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Inverness, Highland03:36

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Avoch, Highland03:36

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King Duncan's Road, Highland03:34

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Inverness, Highland03:29