Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 | 16:27 | From Loch Ness

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Loch Ness - Inverness Airport, 17 June 2026, 15:27

On Wednesday, 17 June 2026 at 16:27, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Loch Ness to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 19 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 21 miles at an average speed of 65 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1475 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
21 miles
1475 feet
dashboard average speed
65 mph
20 minutes
16:27
16:46
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness16:46

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Inverness Airport, Inverness16:45

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Ardersier, Highland16:45

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Highland, Highland16:44

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Croy, Highland16:44

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Tornagrain, Highland16:44

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Dalcross, Highland16:43

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Newlands of Culloden, Highland16:43

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Inverness, Highland16:39

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Loch Ness, 16:27