Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 | 20:23 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Inverness Airport, 13 October 2026, 19:23

On Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 20:23, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 18 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 28 miles at an average speed of 94 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1225 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
1225 feet
dashboard average speed
94 mph
18 minutes
20:23
20:40
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness20:40

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Inverness Airport, Inverness20:39

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Ardersier, Highland20:37

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Highland, Highland20:37

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Delnies, Highland20:36

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North Sea20:28

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Fortrose, Highland20:28

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Rosemarkie, Highland20:27

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North Sea20:27

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Rosemarkie, Highland20:26

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Fortrose, Highland20:26

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Rosemarkie, Highland20:26

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Woodend Road, Highland20:24

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Inverness, Highland20:24

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Inverness Airport, Inverness20:23