Coastguard Helicopter to Cromarty, 100 Steps

Thursday, 19 February 2026 | 17:18 | From Nigg

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Cromarty, 100 Steps

On Thursday, 19 February 2026 at 17:18, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Nigg to Cromarty. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 6 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 1 miles at an average speed of 14 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 400 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
2 miles
400 feet
dashboard average speed
14 mph
7 minutes
17:18
17:24
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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100 Steps, 17:24

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Cromarty17:21

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Castlecraig17:21

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Castlecraig, 17:18