Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness, A96

Friday, 23 January 2026 | 10:20 | From North Sea

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness, A96

On Friday, 23 January 2026 at 10:20, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to Inverness. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 49 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 64 miles at an average speed of 79 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3425 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
64 miles
3425 feet
dashboard average speed
79 mph
49 minutes
10:20
11:09
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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A96, 11:09

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Inverness11:03

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Kirkhill and Bunchrew11:02

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Inverness11:02

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Inchmore11:01

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Inverness11:01

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Charleston11:01

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North Kessock11:00

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Inverness11:00

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Munlochy10:59

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North Sea10:46

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Duffus10:45

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Lossiemouth10:44

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North Sea, 10:20

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