Coastguard Helicopter to Fort Augustus, A82

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 | 19:56 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Fort Augustus, 28 July 2026, 18:56

On Tuesday, 28 July 2026 at 19:56, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Fort Augustus. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 21 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 40 miles at an average speed of 114 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1800 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
40 miles
1800 feet
dashboard average speed
114 mph
21 minutes
19:56
20:17
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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A82, Highland20:17

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Highland, Highland20:17

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Fort Augustus, Highland20:16

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Loch Ness20:08

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Highland, Highland20:06

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Dores, Highland20:05

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Old Military Road, Highland19:59

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Inverness, Highland19:59

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Inverness, Highland19:58

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Ardersier, Highland19:57

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:57

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:56