Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Monday, 20 July 2026 | 11:18 | From Portmahomack

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Portmahomack - Inverness Airport, 20 July 2026, 10:18

On Monday, 20 July 2026 at 11:18, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Portmahomack to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 28 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 27 miles at an average speed of 59 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 675 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
28 miles
675 feet
dashboard average speed
59 mph
28 minutes
11:18
11:46
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness11:46

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Ardersier, Highland11:46

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Highland, Highland11:45

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Ardersier, Highland11:45

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Delnies, Highland11:44

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North Sea11:40

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Shandwick, Highland11:40

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Hilton of Cadboll, Highland11:39

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Balintore, Highland11:39

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Hilton of Cadboll, Highland11:38

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North Sea, 11:36

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Portmahomack, Highland11:28

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Wilkhaven, Highland11:28

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North Sea11:28

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Wilkhaven, Highland11:27

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Portmahomack, Highland11:18