Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Monday, 20 July 2026 | 14:04 | From Avoch

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Avoch - North Sea, 20 July 2026, 13:04

On Monday, 20 July 2026 at 14:04, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Avoch to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 16 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 23 miles at an average speed of 85 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 650 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
24 miles
650 feet
dashboard average speed
85 mph
17 minutes
14:04
14:21
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 14:21

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North Sea14:17

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Nairn, Highland14:14

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Delnies, Highland14:14

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Inverness, Highland14:14

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Lochside, Highland14:13

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Highland, Highland14:13

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Inverness Airport, Inverness14:13

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Inverness Airport, Inverness14:12

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Ardersier, Highland14:12

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Old Military Road, Highland14:09

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Inverness, Highland14:06

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Fortrose, Highland14:06

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Inverness, Highland14:05

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Avoch, Highland14:04