Coastguard Helicopter to Highland, B852

Sunday, 19 April 2026 | 14:41 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Highland, 19 April 2026, 13:41

On Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 14:41, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Highland. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 17 miles at an average speed of 115 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1050 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
18 miles
1050 feet
dashboard average speed
115 mph
10 minutes
14:41
14:51
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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B852, Highland14:51

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Highland, Highland14:50

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Dores, Highland14:50

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Dalcross Station Road, Highland14:44

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Inverness, Highland14:43

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Inverness Airport, Inverness14:41