Coastguard Helicopter to Nethy Bridge, Inverness Airport

Saturday, 7 February 2026 | 12:58 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Nethy Bridge, Inverness Airport

On Saturday, 7 February 2026 at 12:58, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Nethy Bridge. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 16 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 34 miles at an average speed of 132 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2100 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
35 miles
2100 feet
dashboard average speed
132 mph
16 minutes
12:58
13:14
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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13:14

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Nethy Bridge13:11

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Grantown-on-Spey13:10

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Cromdale13:09

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Grantown-on-Spey13:09

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Ferness13:05

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Culcharry13:01

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Cawdor13:00

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Nairn13:00

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Clephanton13:00

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Lochside13:00

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Inverness Airport, Inverness12:58