Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness, A96

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 | 17:24 | From Inverness

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Inverness to Inverness

On Tuesday, 27 January 2026 at 17:24, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness to Inverness. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 2 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 2 miles at an average speed of 76 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1550 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
3 miles
1550 feet
dashboard average speed
76 mph
2 minutes
17:24
17:26
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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A96, 17:26

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Sir Walter Scott Drive, 17:24