Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Thursday, 29 October 2026 | 20:40 | From Hilton of Cadboll

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Hilton of Cadboll - Inverness Airport, 29 October 2026, 20:40

On Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 20:40, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Hilton of Cadboll to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 12 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 19 miles at an average speed of 94 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 450 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
450 feet
dashboard average speed
94 mph
13 minutes
20:40
20:52
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness20:52

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Inverness Airport, Inverness20:50

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Ardersier, Highland20:49

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Highland, Highland20:48

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North Sea, 20:47

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North Sea20:42

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Hilton of Cadboll, Highland20:40