Coastguard Helicopter to Fortrose, Fortrose

Monday, 23 February 2026 | 17:44 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Fortrose, Fortrose

On Monday, 23 February 2026 at 17:44, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Fortrose. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 57 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 50 miles at an average speed of 53 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2275 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
2275 feet
dashboard average speed
53 mph
57 minutes
17:44
18:41
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Fortrose, 18:41

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Fortrose18:38

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Inverness18:37

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Ardersier18:34

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Rosemarkie18:32

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Fortrose18:31

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Cromarty18:31

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North Sea17:51

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Ardersier17:50

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Inverness17:48

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Inverness Airport, Inverness17:46

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Inverness Airport, Inverness17:44