Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Monday, 23 March 2026 | 19:24 | From Loch Ness

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

On Monday, 23 March 2026 at 19:24, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Loch Ness to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 14 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 39 miles at an average speed of 167 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 6300 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
40 miles
6300 feet
dashboard average speed
167 mph
15 minutes
19:24
19:39
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:39

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:37

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Ardersier, Ardersier19:36

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:35

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Inverness, Inverness19:32

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Loch Ness, 19:24