Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 | 16:12 | From Claon Leitir

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Claon Leitir - Inverness Airport, 26 May 2026, 15:12

On Tuesday, 26 May 2026 at 16:12, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Claon Leitir to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 25 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 52 miles at an average speed of 126 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3750 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
52 miles
3750 feet
dashboard average speed
126 mph
25 minutes
16:12
16:37
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness16:37

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Inverness Airport, Inverness16:34

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Inverness, Highland16:27

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Inverness West, Highland16:27

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Abriachan, Highland16:26

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Inverness West, Highland16:26

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Highland, Highland16:25

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Drumnadrochit, Highland16:25

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Lewiston, Highland16:25

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Milton, Highland16:24

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Highland, Highland16:23

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Balnain, Highland16:23

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Highland, Highland16:20

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Invermoriston, Highland16:20

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Highland, Highland16:19

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Dundreggan, Highland16:18

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Highland, Highland16:18

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Dalchreichart, Highland16:17

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Balnacarn, Highland16:17

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Tomcrasky, Highland16:16

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Highland, Highland16:14

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Cairn, Highland16:14

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Highland, Highland16:13

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Tomdoun, Highland16:12

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Poulary, Highland16:12

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Claon Leitir, Highland16:12