Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport, Inverness Airport

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 | 15:39 | From Braemar

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

On Tuesday, 24 February 2026 at 15:39, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Braemar to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 20 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 47 miles at an average speed of 144 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 6750 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
47 miles
6750 feet
dashboard average speed
144 mph
20 minutes
15:39
15:58
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness15:58

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Inverness Airport, Inverness15:57

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Clephanton15:56

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Croy15:56

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Cantray15:55

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Dulnain Bridge15:48

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Nethy Bridge15:47

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C1M, 15:39

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Braemar15:39