Coastguard Helicopter to Balnacarn, Tomcrasky Road

Saturday, 3 October 2026 | 12:11 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Balnacarn, 03 October 2026, 11:11

On Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 12:11, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Balnacarn. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 20 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 40 miles at an average speed of 122 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1925 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
41 miles
1925 feet
dashboard average speed
122 mph
20 minutes
12:11
12:31
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Tomcrasky Road, Highland12:31

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Balnacarn, Highland12:31

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Highland, Highland12:24

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Balnain, Highland12:23

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Achtemarack, Highland12:23

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Achnababan, Highland12:22

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Milton, Highland12:21

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Easter Cudrish, Highland12:21

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Highland, Highland12:21

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Abriachan, Highland12:20

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Old Military Road, Highland12:13

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Inverness, Highland12:12

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Inverness, Highland12:12

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Inverness, Highland12:12

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Inverness Airport, Inverness12:11