Coastguard Helicopter to Slochd, A9

Saturday, 17 January 2026 | 15:31 | From Inverness

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Slochd, A9

On Saturday, 17 January 2026 at 15:31, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness to Slochd. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 17 miles at an average speed of 131 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2250 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
18 miles
2250 feet
dashboard average speed
131 mph
8 minutes
15:31
15:39
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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A9, 15:39

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Slochd15:39

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Tomatin15:37

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Moy15:35

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Daviot15:35

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Moy15:35

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Daviot15:33

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Sir Walter Scott Drive, 15:31