Coastguard Helicopter to Kytra Lock, A82

Sunday, 5 July 2026 | 9:29 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Kytra Lock, 05 July 2026, 08:29

On Sunday, 5 July 2026 at 9:29, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Kytra Lock. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 16 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 38 miles at an average speed of 142 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 825 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
39 miles
825 feet
dashboard average speed
142 mph
17 minutes
09:29
09:46
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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A82, Highland09:46

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Fort Augustus, Highland09:45

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Loch Ness09:36

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Dores, Highland09:36

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A96, Highland09:31

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Inverness, Highland09:31

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Dalcross Station Road, Highland09:30

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Inverness, Highland09:30

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Inverness Airport, Inverness09:29