Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Friday, 3 July 2026 | 15:38 | From Hilton of Cadboll

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Hilton of Cadboll - Inverness Airport, 03 July 2026, 14:38

On Friday, 3 July 2026 at 15:38, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Hilton of Cadboll to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 20 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 30 miles at an average speed of 89 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2700 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
30 miles
2700 feet
dashboard average speed
89 mph
20 minutes
15:38
15:58
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness15:58

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Inverness Airport, Inverness15:57

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Ardersier, Highland15:56

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Tomhommie, Highland15:56

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Ardersier, Highland15:56

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Highland, Highland15:55

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Delnies, Highland15:55

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North Sea, 15:42

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Hilton of Cadboll, Highland15:38