Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Thursday, 11 June 2026 | 19:31 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Inverness Airport, 11 June 2026, 18:31

On Thursday, 11 June 2026 at 19:31, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 16 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 24 miles at an average speed of 90 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1500 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
25 miles
1500 feet
dashboard average speed
90 mph
17 minutes
19:31
19:48
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:48

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:47

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Ardersier, Highland19:46

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Tomhommie, Highland19:45

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Highland, Highland19:45

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North Sea19:40

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Cromarty, Highland19:40

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Eathie Hill, Highland19:40

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Fortrose, Highland19:39

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Learnie Hill, Highland19:39

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Easter Balmungie, Highland19:39

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Rosemarkie, Highland19:38

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Fortrose, Highland19:38

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Rosemarkie, Highland19:37

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Fortrose, Highland19:37

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Inverness, Highland19:35

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Tornagrain, Highland19:34

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:31