Coastguard Helicopter to Wilkhaven, Wilkhaven Pier Road

Thursday, 29 October 2026 | 17:01 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Wilkhaven, 29 October 2026, 17:01

On Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 17:01, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Wilkhaven. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 34 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 46 miles at an average speed of 83 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1350 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
47 miles
1350 feet
dashboard average speed
83 mph
34 minutes
17:01
17:35
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Wilkhaven Pier Road, Highland17:35

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Wilkhaven, Highland17:31

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North Sea17:08

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Whiteness, Highland17:07

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Ardersier, Highland17:07

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Highland, Highland17:06

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Ardersier, Highland17:06

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Inverness, Highland17:04

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Woodend Road, Highland17:04

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Ardersier, Highland17:03

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Inverness Airport, Inverness17:01