Coastguard Helicopter to Dalcrag, Inverness Airport

Saturday, 14 February 2026 | 12:42 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Dalcrag, Inverness Airport

On Saturday, 14 February 2026 at 12:42, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Dalcrag. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 37 miles at an average speed of 134 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2875 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
2875 feet
dashboard average speed
134 mph
17 minutes
12:42
12:59
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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12:59

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Dalcrag12:55

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Lochgarthside12:53

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Gorthleck12:53

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Errogie12:52

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Torness12:51

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Loch Duntelchaig12:49

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Bunachton12:48

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Inverness12:47

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Inshes and Milton of Leys12:46

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Inverness12:43

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Tornagrain12:43

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Inverness Airport, Inverness12:42