Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Tuesday, 30 June 2026 | 19:52 | From Fort Augustus

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Fort Augustus - Inverness Airport, 30 June 2026, 18:52

On Tuesday, 30 June 2026 at 19:52, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Fort Augustus to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 19 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 41 miles at an average speed of 132 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1125 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
1125 feet
dashboard average speed
132 mph
19 minutes
19:52
20:11
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness20:11

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Inverness Airport, Inverness20:10

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Inverness, Highland20:04

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Dores, Highland20:04

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Loch Ness20:02

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Highland, Highland20:02

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Dores, Highland20:01

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Loch Ness19:52

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Canal Side, Highland19:52