Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Monday, 9 March 2026 | 23:56 | From Inverness

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

On Monday, 9 March 2026 at 23:56, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 11 miles at an average speed of 86 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1200 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
11 miles
1200 feet
dashboard average speed
86 mph
8 minutes
23:56
00:04
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness00:04

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Inverness Airport, Inverness00:03

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Ardersier, Ardersier00:02

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Inverness Airport, Inverness00:01

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Raigmore Gardens, Inverness23:58

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Inverness, Inverness23:56