Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 | 14:18 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Inverness Airport, 12 August 2026, 13:18

On Wednesday, 12 August 2026 at 14:18, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 14 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 15 miles at an average speed of 65 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 875 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
16 miles
875 feet
dashboard average speed
65 mph
15 minutes
14:18
14:32
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness14:32

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Inverness Airport, Inverness14:31

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Ardersier, Highland14:29

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Lochside, Highland14:28

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Highland, Highland14:28

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Croy, Highland14:28

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Tornagrain, Highland14:27

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Inverness, Highland14:26

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Inverness Airport, Inverness14:26

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Inverness Airport, Inverness14:24

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Ardersier, Highland14:23

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Highland, Highland14:22

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Inverness Airport, Inverness14:22

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Tornagrain, Highland14:21

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Fresson Circle, Highland14:20

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Tornagrain, Highland14:20

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Inverness Airport, Inverness14:18