Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness, Raigmore Gardens

Friday, 25 September 2026 | 21:35 | From Fort Augustus

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Fort Augustus - Inverness, 25 September 2026, 20:35

On Friday, 25 September 2026 at 21:35, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Fort Augustus to Inverness. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGU. The flight lasted 14 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 31 miles at an average speed of 129 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1225 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
31 miles
1225 feet
dashboard average speed
129 mph
15 minutes
21:35
21:49
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness, Highland21:49

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Raigmore Gardens, Highland21:49

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Inverness, Highland21:44

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Dores, Highland21:43

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Loch Ness21:36

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South Loch Ness Trail, Highland21:35