Coastguard Helicopter to Invergordon

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 | 23:27 | From Garve

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Garve to Invergordon

On Tuesday, 21 April 2026 at 23:27, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Garve to Invergordon. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 11 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 20 miles at an average speed of 109 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 700 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
21 miles
700 feet
dashboard average speed
109 mph
12 minutes
23:27
23:38
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Invergordon, Highland23:38

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Invergordon, Highland23:37

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Resolis, Highland23:37

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Alnessferry, Highland23:37

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Cullicudden, Highland23:37

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Craigton, Highland23:36

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Kinbeachie, Highland23:36

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Evanton, Highland23:35

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Culbokie, Highland23:35

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Dingwall, Highland23:32

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Fodderty, Highland23:32

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Strathpeffer, Highland23:31

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Dingwall, Highland23:31

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Strathpeffer, Highland23:30

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Glensgaich, Highland23:30

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Highland, Highland23:29

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Garve, Highland23:29

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Loch Garve23:28

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Matheson Road, Highland23:27