Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness, Ashton Road

Sunday, 11 January 2026 | 16:25 | From Tore

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness, Ashton Road

On Sunday, 11 January 2026 at 16:25, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Tore to Inverness. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 6 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 8 miles at an average speed of 91 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2125 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGG
Helicopter: G-MCGG

The helicopter G-MCGG 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: Mark Harkin

Distance travelled
9 miles
2125 feet
dashboard average speed
91 mph
6 minutes
16:25
16:30
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Ashton Road, 16:30

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Inverness16:27

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North Kessock16:27

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Charleston16:26

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Inverness16:26

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Tore16:26

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Inverness16:26

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A835, 16:25