Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Saturday, 15 August 2026 | 16:06 | From Fortrose

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Fortrose - Inverness Airport, 15 August 2026, 15:06

On Saturday, 15 August 2026 at 16:06, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Fortrose to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 11 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 9 miles at an average speed of 50 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 425 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
10 miles
425 feet
dashboard average speed
50 mph
11 minutes
16:06
16:17
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness16:17

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Inverness Airport, Inverness16:15

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Ardersier, Highland16:15

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Mains of Connage, Highland16:14

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Fortrose, Highland16:14

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Inverness, Highland16:13

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Fortrose, Highland16:13

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Fortrose, Highland16:12

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Inverness, Highland16:10

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Fortrose, Highland16:06

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