Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness, Raigmore Gardens

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 | 15:59 | From Loch Ness

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness, Raigmore Gardens

On Tuesday, 17 February 2026 at 15:59, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Loch Ness to Inverness. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 7 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 15 miles at an average speed of 117 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1325 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGG
Helicopter: G-MCGG

The helicopter G-MCGG 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: Mark Harkin

Distance travelled
15 miles
1325 feet
dashboard average speed
117 mph
8 minutes
15:59
16:07
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness16:07

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Raigmore Gardens, 16:06

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Raigmore Gardens, 16:06

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Inverness16:02

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Loch Ness, 15:59