Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 | 15:50 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Inverness Airport, 24 June 2026, 14:50

On Wednesday, 24 June 2026 at 15:50, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 6 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 6 miles at an average speed of 65 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 800 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
7 miles
800 feet
dashboard average speed
65 mph
6 minutes
15:50
15:56
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness15:56

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Inverness Airport, Inverness15:55

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Mains of Connage, Highland15:55

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Ardersier, Highland15:54

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Woodend Road, Highland15:53

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Inverness, Highland15:53

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Inverness Airport, Inverness15:50