Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness, Woodend Road

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 | 12:15 | From Aberarder

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness, Woodend Road

On Wednesday, 28 January 2026 at 12:15, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Aberarder to Inverness. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 23 miles at an average speed of 154 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 4550 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
24 miles
4550 feet
dashboard average speed
154 mph
10 minutes
12:15
12:24
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Woodend Road, 12:24

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Inverness12:22

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Daviot12:21

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Inverness12:21

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Daviot12:20

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Inverarnie12:19

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Fàrr12:18

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Brinmore12:18

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East Croachy12:17

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West Croachy12:17

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Aberarder12:16

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12:15