Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Friday, 30 October 2026 | 12:20 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Inverness Airport, 30 October 2026, 12:20

On Friday, 30 October 2026 at 12:20, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 26 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 47 miles at an average speed of 108 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
48 miles
950 feet
dashboard average speed
108 mph
27 minutes
12:20
12:46
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness12:46

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Inverness Airport, Inverness12:45

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Ardersier, Highland12:44

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North Sea12:35

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Cromarty, Highland12:34

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Craighead, Highland12:33

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Learnie Hill, Highland12:33

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Cave, Highland12:33

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Rosemarkie, Highland12:32

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Fortrose, Highland12:32

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Rosemarkie, Highland12:31

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Avoch, Highland12:31

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Inverness, Highland12:30

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Kilmuir, Highland12:29

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Inverness, Highland12:29

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Kilmuir, Highland12:28

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Fortrose, Highland12:28

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Inverness, Highland12:25

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Tornagrain, Highland12:25

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Inverness, Highland12:24

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Inverness Airport, Inverness12:20