Coastguard Helicopter to Fort William, A82

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 | 23:12 | From Inner Seas

On Wednesday, 14 January 2026 at 23:12, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inner Seas to Fort William. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 13 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 32 miles at an average speed of 154 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 6075 feet.

Helicopter: G-MCGT

The helicopter G-MCGT 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: Ronnie Macdonald