Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Friday, 2 October 2026 | 19:52 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Inverness Airport, 02 October 2026, 18:52

On Friday, 2 October 2026 at 19:52, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 35 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 45 miles at an average speed of 77 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1900 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
45 miles
1900 feet
dashboard average speed
77 mph
36 minutes
19:52
20:27
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness20:27

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Inverness Airport, Inverness20:25

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Ardersier, Highland20:24

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Lochside, Highland20:24

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Highland, Highland20:24

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Inverness Airport, Inverness20:23

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Tornagrain, Highland20:23

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Inverness, Highland20:18

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Dores, Highland20:18

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Loch Ness20:17

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Highland, Highland20:07

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Dores, Highland20:05

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Fresson Circle, Highland19:55

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Inverness, Highland19:55

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:52