Coastguard Helicopter to Heights of Brae, Old Military Road

Friday, 16 January 2026 | 10:04 | From Inverness

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Heights of Brae, Old Military Road

On Friday, 16 January 2026 at 10:04, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness to Heights of Brae. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 11 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 27 miles at an average speed of 144 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3500 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGT
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

Distance travelled
28 miles
3500 feet
dashboard average speed
144 mph
12 minutes
10:04
10:16
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Heights of Brae10:11

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Dingwall10:10

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Culbokie10:10

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Tore10:09

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Greenleonachs10:09

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Munlochy10:08

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Inverness10:08

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Munlochy10:08

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Inverness10:07

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Avoch10:07

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Inverness10:06

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Avoch10:05

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Fortrose10:05

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Old Military Road, 10:04