Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Saturday, 10 October 2026 | 21:07 | From Duffus

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Duffus - Inverness Airport, 10 October 2026, 20:07

On Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 21:07, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Duffus to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 35 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 40 miles at an average speed of 68 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1275 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
40 miles
1275 feet
dashboard average speed
68 mph
36 minutes
21:07
21:43
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness21:43

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Inverness Airport, Inverness21:42

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Ardersier, Highland21:36

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Rosemarkie, Highland21:35

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Fortrose, Highland21:34

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North Sea21:24

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Burghead, Moray21:23

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Cummingston, Moray21:23

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North Sea21:22

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Hopeman, Moray21:21

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Duffus, Moray21:18

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North Sea21:14

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Hopeman, Moray21:14

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East Road, Moray21:07