Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Monday, 5 October 2026 | 17:09 | From Moray

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Moray - Inverness Airport, 05 October 2026, 16:09

On Monday, 5 October 2026 at 17:09, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Moray to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 13 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 15 miles at an average speed of 70 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 625 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
16 miles
625 feet
dashboard average speed
70 mph
14 minutes
17:09
17:22
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness17:22

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Inverness Airport, Inverness17:21

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Ardersier, Highland17:20

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Tomhommie, Highland17:20

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Ardersier, Highland17:19

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Highland, Highland17:19

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Delnies, Highland17:18

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Nairn, Highland17:15

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Highland, Highland17:13

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Moray, Moray17:09