Coastguard Helicopter to Orrin Reservoir

Thursday, 1 October 2026 | 10:25 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Orrin Reservoir, 01 October 2026, 09:25

On Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 10:25, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Orrin Reservoir. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 13 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 26 miles at an average speed of 121 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1875 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
27 miles
1875 feet
dashboard average speed
121 mph
14 minutes
10:25
10:38
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Orrin Reservoir, 10:38

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Orrin Reservoir10:38

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Highland, Highland10:36

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Farley, Highland10:35

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Kilmorack, Highland10:35

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Beauly, Highland10:33

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Kirkhill, Highland10:33

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Inchmore, Highland10:33

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Inverness, Highland10:32

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Inchmore, Highland10:31

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Inverness, Highland10:31

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Charleston, Highland10:30

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North Kessock, Highland10:29

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Kilmuir, Highland10:29

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Fresson Circle, Highland10:26

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Inverness Airport, Inverness10:25