Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Thursday, 15 October 2026 | 14:31 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Inverness Airport, 15 October 2026, 13:31

On Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 14:31, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 4 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 6 miles at an average speed of 85 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 975 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
7 miles
975 feet
dashboard average speed
85 mph
5 minutes
14:31
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Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness, Highland14:32

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Inverness Airport, Inverness14:31