Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Saturday, 25 July 2026 | 5:40 | From Aviemore

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Aviemore - Inverness Airport, 25 July 2026, 04:40

On Saturday, 25 July 2026 at 5:40, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Aviemore to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 34 miles at an average speed of 124 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2750 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
35 miles
2750 feet
dashboard average speed
124 mph
17 minutes
05:40
05:56
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness05:56

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Inverness Airport, Inverness05:55

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Ardersier, Highland05:55

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Highland, Highland05:55

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Lochside, Highland05:54

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Nairn, Highland05:53

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Cawdor, Highland05:53

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Culcharry, Highland05:52

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Piperhill, Highland05:52

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Culcharry, Highland05:52

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Highland, Highland05:48

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Glenferness, Highland05:48

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Highland, Highland05:44

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Chapleton, Highland05:42

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The Old Sawmill, Highland05:40