Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 | 16:58 | From Loch Ness

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Loch Ness - Inverness Airport, 30 September 2026, 15:58

On Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 16:58, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Loch Ness to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 19 miles at an average speed of 120 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1600 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
19 miles
1600 feet
dashboard average speed
120 mph
10 minutes
16:58
17:08
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness17:08

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Inverness Airport, Inverness17:06

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Tornagrain, Highland17:06

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Inverness, Highland17:03

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Lochardil, Highland17:02

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Inverness, Highland17:01

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Dores, Highland17:00

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Loch Ness, 16:58