Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness, Sir Walter Scott Drive

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 | 16:34 | From Loch Luichart

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness, Sir Walter Scott Drive

On Wednesday, 4 February 2026 at 16:34, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Loch Luichart to Inverness. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 13 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 24 miles at an average speed of 111 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1825 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
1825 feet
dashboard average speed
111 mph
13 minutes
16:34
16:47
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness16:47

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Sir Walter Scott Drive, 16:47

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Inverness16:43

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Charleston16:42

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Inverness16:42

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Mulbuie16:41

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Muir of Ord16:40

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Marybank16:39

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Contin16:37

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Tarvie16:37

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Garve16:36

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Loch Luichart16:35

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16:34