Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 | 16:58 | From Inverness

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness - Inverness Airport, 28 July 2026, 15:58

On Tuesday, 28 July 2026 at 16:58, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 11 miles at an average speed of 85 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1000 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
12 miles
1000 feet
dashboard average speed
85 mph
8 minutes
16:58
17:05
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness17:05

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Inverness Airport, Inverness17:05

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Ardersier, Highland17:04

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Highland, Highland17:04

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Inverness Airport, Inverness17:03

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Tornagrain, Highland17:03

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Inverness, Highland17:02

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Newlands of Culloden, Highland17:01

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Raigmore Gardens, Highland16:58

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Inverness, Highland16:58