Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness, Woodend Road

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 | 18:56 | From Ardersier

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness, Woodend Road

On Tuesday, 20 January 2026 at 18:56, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Ardersier to Inverness. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 14 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 31 miles at an average speed of 134 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1950 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
32 miles
1950 feet
dashboard average speed
134 mph
14 minutes
18:56
19:10
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Woodend Road, 19:10

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Dalcross Station Road, 19:10

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Dalcross Station Road, 19:10

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Inverness19:08

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Avoch19:07

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Rosemarkie19:07

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Fortrose19:06

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Rosemarkie19:06

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Cromarty19:03

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Nigg19:03

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Castlecraig19:02

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Shandwick19:01

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North Sea18:58

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