Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Saturday, 7 March 2026 | 14:39 | From Roughburn

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

On Saturday, 7 March 2026 at 14:39, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Roughburn to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 65 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 123 miles at an average speed of 115 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 5325 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
124 miles
5325 feet
dashboard average speed
115 mph
65 minutes
14:39
15:44
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness15:44

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Inverness Airport, Inverness15:43

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Inverness Airport, Inverness15:42

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Ardersier, Ardersier15:41

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Croy, Croy15:40

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Cantray, Cantray15:39

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Dulnain Bridge, Dulnain Bridge15:32

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Grantown-on-Spey, Grantown-on-Spey15:32

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Nethy Bridge, Nethy Bridge15:31

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Inver, Inver15:23

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Balnault, Balnault15:22

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Crathie, Crathie15:21

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Spittal of Glenmuick, Spittal of Glenmuick15:19

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Dalwhinnie, Dalwhinnie14:45

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Loch Ericht14:45

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Laggan Reservoir14:41

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A86, Roughburn14:39