Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness, A96

Friday, 23 January 2026 | 20:37 | From Piperhill

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness, A96

On Friday, 23 January 2026 at 20:37, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Piperhill to Inverness. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 18 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 37 miles at an average speed of 126 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 5475 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
38 miles
5475 feet
dashboard average speed
126 mph
18 minutes
20:37
20:55
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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A96, 20:55

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Inverness20:48

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Loch Ness20:47

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Dores20:47

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Loch Duntelchaig20:46

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Inverness20:46

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Brinmore20:46

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Fàrr20:45

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Inverarnie20:44

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Inverness20:44

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Daviot20:43

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Moy20:43

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Culcharry20:39

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Bruachmary20:39

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Culcharry20:38

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Piperhill, 20:37