Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Monday, 27 July 2026 | 19:38 | From Balnacarn

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Balnacarn - Inverness Airport, 27 July 2026, 18:38

On Monday, 27 July 2026 at 19:38, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Balnacarn to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 44 miles at an average speed of 154 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3075 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
44 miles
3075 feet
dashboard average speed
154 mph
18 minutes
19:38
19:55
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

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Ardersier, Highland19:53

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Highland, Highland19:53

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:52

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Tornagrain, Highland19:52

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Inverness, Highland19:51

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Newlands of Culloden, Highland19:51

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Inverness, Highland19:47

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Dores, Highland19:47

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Loch Ness19:46

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Abriachan, Highland19:46

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Highland, Highland19:45

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Drumnadrochit, Highland19:45

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Milton, Highland19:44

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Achnababan, Highland19:44

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Strathnacro, Highland19:44

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Balnain, Highland19:43

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Highland, Highland19:39

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Tomcrasky Road, Highland19:38