Coastguard Helicopter to Slochd, A9

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 | 11:27 | From Inverness Airport

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

On Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 11:27, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Slochd. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 34 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 24 miles at an average speed of 42 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1125 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
24 miles
1125 feet
dashboard average speed
42 mph
34 minutes
11:27
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Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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A9, Highland12:01

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Slochd, Highland12:01

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Tomatin, Highland11:59

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Highland, Highland11:58

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Moy, Highland11:57

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Inverness, Highland11:55

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Daviot, Highland11:55

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Redburn Avenue, Highland11:53

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Inverness Airport, Inverness11:27

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