Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Friday, 6 March 2026 | 18:35 | From North Sea

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from North Sea to Inverness Airport

On Friday, 6 March 2026 at 18:35, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 11 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 13 miles at an average speed of 73 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 675 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
13 miles
675 feet
dashboard average speed
73 mph
11 minutes
18:35
18:45
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness18:45

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Inverness Airport, Inverness18:43

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Ardersier, Ardersier18:42

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North Sea, 18:38

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North Sea18:37

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Cromarty, Cromarty18:36

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North Sea18:35