Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport, Inverness Airport

Thursday, 26 February 2026 | 10:39 | From Hilton of Cadboll

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

On Thursday, 26 February 2026 at 10:39, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Hilton of Cadboll to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 12 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 19 miles at an average speed of 96 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1175 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
19 miles
1175 feet
dashboard average speed
96 mph
12 minutes
10:39
10:50
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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