Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Inverness Airport

Friday, 16 October 2026 | 18:03

On Friday, 16 October 2026 | 18:03 at 18:03, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport and is now flying over Inner Seas. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight has been in the air for 65 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 75 miles at an average speed of 70 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 5650 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
76 miles
5650 feet
dashboard average speed
70 mph
66 minutes
18:03
19:09:00
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inner Seas19:08

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Inner Seas18:26

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Ullapool, Highland18:24

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Highland, Highland18:24

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Ardcharnich, Highland18:24

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Highland, Highland18:19

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Lubachlaggan, Highland18:18

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Highland, Highland18:13

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Dingwall, Highland18:12

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Fannyfield House, Highland18:12

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Dingwall, Highland18:11

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Highland, Highland18:11

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Dingwall, Highland18:10

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Evanton, Highland18:10

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Culbokie, Highland18:10

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Findon Mains, Highland18:09

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Highland, Highland18:09

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Badgrinnan, Highland18:09

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Highland, Highland18:09

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Badgrinnan, Highland18:08

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Killen, Highland18:07

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Avoch, Highland18:06

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Rosemarkie, Highland18:05

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Inverness, Highland18:05

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Inverness, Highland18:04

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Inverness Airport, Inverness18:03