Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Monday, 30 March 2026 | 20:08 | From Inner Seas

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

On Monday, 30 March 2026 at 20:08, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inner Seas to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 41 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 96 miles at an average speed of 140 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 5575 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
96 miles
5575 feet
dashboard average speed
140 mph
42 minutes
20:08
20:49
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness20:49

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Inverness Airport, Inverness20:48

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Inverness Airport, Inverness20:45

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Dalcross Heliport20:45

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Inverness, Highland20:39

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Loch Ness20:37

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Inverfarigaig, Highland20:35

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South Loch Ness Trail, Highland20:35

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Foyers, Highland20:34

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Tom Aiteachaidh, Highland20:34

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Highland, Highland20:32

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Fort Augustus, Highland20:31

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Fort Augustus Airstrip, Glendoe20:30

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Corrieyairack Pass, Highland20:30

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Highland, Highland20:29

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Aberchalder, Highland20:29

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Leitirfearn, Highland20:28

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Invergarry, Highland20:28

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North Laggan, Highland20:28

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South Laggan, Highland20:27

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A82, Highland20:26

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Fort William, Highland20:20

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A82, Highland20:19

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Kiachnish Bridge, Highland20:19

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A82, Highland20:19

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Corran, Highland20:19

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Inner Seas, 20:08