Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Saturday, 20 June 2026 | 11:37 | From Cromarty

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Cromarty - Inverness Airport, 20 June 2026, 10:37

On Saturday, 20 June 2026 at 11:37, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cromarty to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 28 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 41 miles at an average speed of 88 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2300 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
42 miles
2300 feet
dashboard average speed
88 mph
29 minutes
11:37
12:05
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness12:05

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Inverness Airport, Inverness12:05

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Inverness Airport, Inverness12:03

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Ardersier, Highland12:02

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Tomhommie, Highland12:01

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Ardersier, Highland12:01

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Highland, Highland12:00

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Delnies, Highland11:59

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North Sea11:39

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Cromarty, Highland11:38

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Castlecraig, Highland11:38

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Cromarty, Highland11:37