Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Sunday, 19 July 2026 | 14:32 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - North Sea, 19 July 2026, 13:32

On Sunday, 19 July 2026 at 14:32, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 46 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 110 miles at an average speed of 145 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1675 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGO
Helicopter: G-MCGO

The helicopter G-MCGO 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: Alec Wilson

Distance travelled
110 miles
1675 feet
dashboard average speed
145 mph
46 minutes
14:32
15:18
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 15:18

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North Sea14:43

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Hilton of Cadboll, Highland14:42

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Shandwick, Highland14:41

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Highland, Highland14:41

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Castlecraig, Highland14:40

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Cromarty, Highland14:39

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Fortrose, Highland14:39

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Cromarty, Highland14:38

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Eathie Hill, Highland14:38

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Cromarty, Highland14:38

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Highland, Highland14:38

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Brown Hill, Highland14:37

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Rosemarkie, Highland14:37

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Fortrose, Highland14:36

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Rosemarkie, Highland14:36

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Dalcross Station Road, Highland14:35

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Inverness, Highland14:34

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Inverness Airport, Inverness14:32