Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Friday, 9 October 2026 | 19:17 | From Hilton of Cadboll

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Hilton of Cadboll - Inverness Airport, 09 October 2026, 18:17

On Friday, 9 October 2026 at 19:17, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Hilton of Cadboll to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 40 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 28 miles at an average speed of 42 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1150 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
1150 feet
dashboard average speed
42 mph
41 minutes
19:17
19:57
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:57

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:56

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Ardersier, Highland19:54

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Rosemarkie, Highland19:51

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Fortrose, Highland19:50

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North Sea19:42

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Cromarty, Highland19:41

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Castlecraig, Highland19:40

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Cromarty, Highland19:40

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Castlecraig, Highland19:24

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North Sea19:23

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Cromarty, Highland19:23

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Castlecraig, Highland19:22

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Cromarty, Highland19:21

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Shandwick, Highland19:21

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North Sea19:20

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Shandwick, Highland19:19

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Balintore, Highland19:19

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Hilton of Cadboll to Rockfield, Highland19:17