Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Wednesday, 14 October 2026 | 19:16 | From Hilton of Cadboll

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Hilton of Cadboll - Inverness Airport, 14 October 2026, 18:16

On Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 19:16, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Hilton of Cadboll to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 25 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 18 miles at an average speed of 45 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 950 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
19 miles
950 feet
dashboard average speed
45 mph
25 minutes
19:16
19:40
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:40

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:39

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Ardersier, Highland19:37

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Highland, Highland19:36

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Delnies, Highland19:35

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North Sea19:26

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Hilton of Cadboll to Rockfield, Highland19:16