Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Friday, 7 August 2026 | 16:18 | From Torness

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Torness - Inverness Airport, 07 August 2026, 15:18

On Friday, 7 August 2026 at 16:18, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Torness to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 19 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 45 miles at an average speed of 141 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3275 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
45 miles
3275 feet
dashboard average speed
141 mph
20 minutes
16:18
16:37
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness16:37

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Inverness Airport, Inverness16:37

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Inverness Airport, Inverness16:36

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Inverness Airport, Inverness16:35

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Ardersier, Highland16:34

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Delnies, Highland16:33

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North Sea16:29

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Inverness, Highland16:23

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Lochardil, Highland16:22

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Inverness, Highland16:21

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Dores, Highland16:19

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Loch Ness16:19

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Highland, Highland16:18

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Torness, Highland16:18