Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Tuesday, 18 August 2026 | 23:04 | From Nigg

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Nigg - Inverness Airport, 18 August 2026, 22:04

On Tuesday, 18 August 2026 at 23:04, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Nigg to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGU. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 11 miles at an average speed of 73 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1400 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGU
Helicopter: G-MCGU

The helicopter G-MCGU 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: Steve Lynes

Distance travelled
12 miles
1400 feet
dashboard average speed
73 mph
10 minutes
23:04
23:13
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness23:13

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Inverness Airport, Inverness23:12

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Ardersier, Highland23:11

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Highland, Highland23:10

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Ardersier, Highland23:10

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North Sea23:07

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Cromarty, Highland23:06

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Cromarty, Highland23:06

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Castlecraig, Highland23:04

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Castlecraig, Highland23:04