Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Thursday, 8 October 2026 | 20:22 | From Travelers on the move

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Travelers on the move - Inverness Airport, 08 October 2026, 19:22

On Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 20:22, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Travelers on the move to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 26 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 28 miles at an average speed of 64 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 700 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
28 miles
700 feet
dashboard average speed
64 mph
27 minutes
20:22
20:49
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

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Rosemarkie, Highland20:45

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Fortrose, Highland20:44

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North Sea20:37

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Portmahomack, Highland20:37

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Rockfield, Highland20:36

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Portmahomack, Highland20:36

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Wilkhaven, Highland20:35

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Wilkhaven Pier Road, Highland20:22