Coastguard Helicopter to Orrin Reservoir, Cotterton Road

Thursday, 22 January 2026 | 16:02 | From Inverness

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Orrin Reservoir, Cotterton Road

On Thursday, 22 January 2026 at 16:02, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness to Orrin Reservoir. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 24 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 27 miles at an average speed of 67 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3250 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
27 miles
3250 feet
dashboard average speed
67 mph
25 minutes
16:02
16:26
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Orrin Reservoir16:08

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Fairburn16:07

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Aultgowrie16:06

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Muir of Ord16:05

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Mulbuie16:04

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Inverness16:03

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Tore16:03

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Cotterton Road, 16:02