Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport, Inverness Airport

Saturday, 14 February 2026 | 19:01 | From Nethy Bridge

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

On Saturday, 14 February 2026 at 19:01, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Nethy Bridge to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 20 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 50 miles at an average speed of 150 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 6200 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
50 miles
6200 feet
dashboard average speed
150 mph
20 minutes
19:01
19:21
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:21

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:20

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Ardersier19:19

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Tomhommie19:19

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Ardersier19:18

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Delnies19:17

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Nairn19:15

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Bruachmary19:14

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Dulnain Bridge19:09

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Grantown-on-Spey19:08

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Nethy Bridge19:08

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19:01