Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport, Inverness Airport

Friday, 20 February 2026 | 15:21 | From Tarvie

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

On Friday, 20 February 2026 at 15:21, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Tarvie to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 28 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 45 miles at an average speed of 95 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2525 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
45 miles
2525 feet
dashboard average speed
95 mph
29 minutes
15:21
15:50
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

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Inverness Airport, Inverness15:50

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Inverness Airport, Inverness15:48

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Ardersier15:48

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Inverness15:47

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Ardersier15:43

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Fortrose15:43

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Rosemarkie15:40

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Fortrose15:39

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Cromarty15:39

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North Sea15:32

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Cromarty15:30

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Jemimaville15:29

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Killen15:28

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Culbokie15:26

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Greenleonachs15:26

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Culbokie15:26

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Tore15:26

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Dingwall15:25

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Conon Bridge15:25

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Dingwall15:25

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Maryburgh15:24

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Knockfarrel15:24

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Strathpeffer15:23

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Contin15:22

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15:22

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Tarvie15:21