Coastguard Helicopter to Fort Augustus, A82

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 | 10:34 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Fort Augustus, 17 June 2026, 09:34

On Wednesday, 17 June 2026 at 10:34, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Fort Augustus. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 24 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 39 miles at an average speed of 98 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2100 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
39 miles
2100 feet
dashboard average speed
98 mph
24 minutes
10:34
10:58
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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A82, Highland10:58

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Highland, Highland10:58

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Ardachy, Highland10:57

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Fort Augustus, Highland10:57

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Highland, Highland10:56

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Invermoriston, Highland10:55

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Highland, Highland10:54

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Alltsigh, Highland10:53

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Foyers, Highland10:53

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Loch Ness10:48

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Dores, Highland10:47

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Inverness, Highland10:46

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Inverness West, Highland10:45

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Inverness, Highland10:39

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Inverness Airport, Inverness10:36

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Inverness Airport, Inverness10:34