Coastguard Helicopter to Hilton of Cadboll, Hilton of Cadboll to Rockfield

Monday, 19 January 2026 | 11:35 | From Portmahomack

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Hilton of Cadboll, Hilton of Cadboll to Rockfield

On Monday, 19 January 2026 at 11:35, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Portmahomack to Hilton of Cadboll. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 18 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 8 miles at an average speed of 28 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 850 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
9 miles
850 feet
dashboard average speed
28 mph
18 minutes
11:35
11:53
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Hilton of Cadboll to Rockfield, 11:53

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Hilton of Cadboll11:49

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Portmahomack11:48

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Ballone Castle Airstrip, Tain, Ross11:47

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Portmahomack11:46

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11:35