Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Tuesday, 9 June 2026 | 16:54 | From Loch Ness

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Loch Ness - Inverness Airport, 09 June 2026, 15:54

On Tuesday, 9 June 2026 at 16:54, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Loch Ness to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 32 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 55 miles at an average speed of 103 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3275 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
56 miles
3275 feet
dashboard average speed
103 mph
33 minutes
16:54
17:27
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness17:27

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Inverness Airport, Inverness17:26

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Ardersier, Highland17:25

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Tomhommie, Highland17:25

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Highland, Highland17:24

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Delnies, Highland17:24

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North Sea17:18

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Fortrose, Highland17:18

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Rosemarkie, Highland17:17

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Fortrose, Highland17:16

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Avoch, Highland17:15

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Inverness, Highland17:15

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Munlochy, Highland17:15

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Inverness, Highland17:14

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Charleston, Highland17:13

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Inverness, Highland17:13

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Charleston, Highland17:12

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Inverness, Highland17:12

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Inchmore, Highland17:11

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Kirkhill and Bunchrew, Highland17:10

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Inverness, Highland17:10

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Inverness West, Highland17:10

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Inverness, Highland17:08

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Dores, Highland17:08

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Loch Ness, 16:54