Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Sunday, 8 March 2026 | 20:01 | From North Sea

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

On Sunday, 8 March 2026 at 20:01, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 25 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 35 miles at an average speed of 83 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1925 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
35 miles
1925 feet
dashboard average speed
83 mph
26 minutes
20:01
20:26
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness20:26

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Inverness Airport, Inverness20:26

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Inverness Airport, Inverness20:23

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Ardersier, Ardersier20:22

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Tomhommie, Tomhommie20:22

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Ardersier, Ardersier20:22

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Delnies, Delnies20:20

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North Sea20:02

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20:01