Coastguard Helicopter to Aberarder, A96

Saturday, 7 March 2026 | 12:35 | From Inverness Airport

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Inverness Airport to Aberarder

On Saturday, 7 March 2026 at 12:35, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Aberarder. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 19 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 38 miles at an average speed of 119 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3050 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
39 miles
3050 feet
dashboard average speed
119 mph
20 minutes
12:35
12:54
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Aberarder, Aberarder12:45

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Elrig, Elrig12:44

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Brinmore, Brinmore12:43

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Fàrr, Fàrr12:42

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Inverarnie, Inverarnie12:41

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Daviot, Daviot12:41

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Inverness, Inverness12:41

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Daviot, Daviot12:39

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Inverness, Inverness12:38

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Newlands of Culloden, Newlands of Culloden12:38

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Inverness, Inverness12:37

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A96, Tornagrain12:36

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Inverness Airport, Inverness12:35