Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Wednesday, 10 June 2026 | 11:26 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Inverness Airport, 10 June 2026, 10:26

On Wednesday, 10 June 2026 at 11:26, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 8 miles at an average speed of 56 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1175 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
8 miles
1175 feet
dashboard average speed
56 mph
9 minutes
11:26
11:35
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness11:35

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Ardersier, Highland11:33

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Lochside, Highland11:33

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Highland, Highland11:32

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Tornagrain, Highland11:32

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Inverness Airport, Inverness11:32

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Tornagrain, Highland11:32

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Inverness, Highland11:31

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Tornagrain, Highland11:30

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Inverness Airport, Inverness11:26