Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness, A96

Sunday, 25 January 2026 | 22:03 | From Newtonmore

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness, A96

On Sunday, 25 January 2026 at 22:03, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Newtonmore to Inverness. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 14 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 39 miles at an average speed of 164 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 7025 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
39 miles
7025 feet
dashboard average speed
164 mph
15 minutes
22:03
22:17
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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A96, 22:17

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Inverness22:13

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Loch Ashie22:13

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Inverness22:13

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Bunachton22:12

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Fàrr22:12

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Gaic22:11

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Inverness22:11

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A86, 22:03