Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Monday, 14 September 2026 | 15:59 | From Rothiemurchus Lodge

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Rothiemurchus Lodge - Inverness Airport, 14 September 2026, 14:59

On Monday, 14 September 2026 at 15:59, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Rothiemurchus Lodge to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGU. The flight lasted 16 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 36 miles at an average speed of 135 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3000 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGU
Helicopter: G-MCGU

The helicopter G-MCGU 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: Steve Lynes

Distance travelled
36 miles
3000 feet
dashboard average speed
135 mph
16 minutes
15:59
16:15
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

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Inverness Airport, Inverness16:15

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Inverness Airport, Inverness16:14

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Ardersier, Highland16:14

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Highland, Highland16:14

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Croy, Highland16:12

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Cantray, Highland16:12

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Newlands of Culloden, Highland16:12

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Croy, Highland16:12

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Highland, Highland16:09

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Ruthven, Highland16:08

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Highland, Highland16:08

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Ruthven, Highland16:08

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Highland, Highland16:08

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Whitley N1498 Air Crash Site, Highland16:07

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Highland, Highland16:06

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Slochd, Highland16:06

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Carrbridge, Highland16:05

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Aviemore, Highland16:03

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Delbog, Highland16:02

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Beglan, Highland16:01

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Glenmore, Highland16:01

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Highland, Highland16:00

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Rothiemurchus Lodge, Highland15:59