Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Saturday, 3 October 2026 | 16:08 | From Fort Augustus

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Fort Augustus - Inverness Airport, 03 October 2026, 15:08

On Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 16:08, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Fort Augustus to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 16 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 39 miles at an average speed of 149 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1050 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
1050 feet
dashboard average speed
149 mph
16 minutes
16:08
16:24
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness16:24

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Inverness Airport, Inverness16:22

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Tornagrain, Highland16:22

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Inverness, Highland16:19

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Lochardil, Highland16:18

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Inverness, Highland16:17

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Dores, Highland16:17

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Loch Ness16:09

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A82, Highland16:08