Wednesday, 19 August 2026 | 17:07 | From Inverness Airport
On Wednesday, 19 August 2026 at 17:07, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Highland. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGU. The flight lasted 16 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 27 miles at an average speed of 100 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2125 feet.
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
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