Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Sunday, 24 May 2026 | 0:39 | From Aviemore

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Aviemore - Inverness Airport, 23 May 2026, 23:39

On Sunday, 24 May 2026 at 0:39, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Aviemore to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 22 miles at an average speed of 136 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3100 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
23 miles
3100 feet
dashboard average speed
136 mph
10 minutes
00:39
00:49
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Slochd, Highland00:40

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Highland, Highland00:40

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Dulnahaitnach, Highland00:39

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Aviemore, Highland00:39