Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Saturday, 21 March 2026 | 16:38 | From Foyers

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

On Saturday, 21 March 2026 at 16:38, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Foyers to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 32 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 43 miles at an average speed of 80 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1975 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
43 miles
1975 feet
dashboard average speed
80 mph
33 minutes
16:38
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Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness17:10

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Inverness Airport, Inverness17:09

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Inverness Airport, Inverness17:09

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Inverness Airport, Inverness17:07

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Ardersier, Ardersier17:06

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Rosemarkie, Rosemarkie17:06

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Fortrose, Fortrose17:05

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Rosemarkie, Rosemarkie17:03

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Fortrose, Fortrose17:02

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Avoch, Avoch17:02

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Inverness, Inverness17:00

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North Kessock, North Kessock17:00

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Inverness, Inverness16:57

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Loch Ness16:53

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Foyers, Foyers16:53

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16:38