Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness, Raigmore Gardens

Friday, 13 February 2026 | 19:29 | From Fort Augustus

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness, Raigmore Gardens

On Friday, 13 February 2026 at 19:29, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Fort Augustus to Inverness. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 38 miles at an average speed of 137 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3650 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
38 miles
3650 feet
dashboard average speed
137 mph
17 minutes
19:29
19:46
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Raigmore Gardens, 19:46

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Inverness19:41

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Dores19:40

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Loch Ness19:40

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Dores19:39

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Loch Ness19:39

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Inverfarigaig19:37

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Foyers19:36

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Dalcrag19:35

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Fort Augustus19:32

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19:29