Coastguard Helicopter to North Atlantic Ocean

Thursday, 12 March 2026 | 10:57 | From Inverness Airport

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

On Thursday, 12 March 2026 at 10:57, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to North Atlantic Ocean. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 39 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 109 miles at an average speed of 169 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2075 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
109 miles
2075 feet
dashboard average speed
169 mph
39 minutes
10:57
11:36
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Atlantic Ocean, 11:36

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North Atlantic Ocean11:35

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11:35

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North Sea11:01

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Ardersier, Ardersier10:59

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Inverness Airport, Inverness10:59

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Dalcross Heliport10:59

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Inverness, Inverness10:58

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Inverness Airport, Inverness10:58

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Inverness Airport, Inverness10:57