Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Monday, 24 August 2026 | 23:03 | From Coire Bhrochain

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Coire Bhrochain - Inverness Airport, 24 August 2026, 22:03

On Monday, 24 August 2026 at 23:03, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Coire Bhrochain to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 20 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 38 miles at an average speed of 112 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3850 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
38 miles
3850 feet
dashboard average speed
112 mph
21 minutes
23:03
23:23
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness23:23

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Inverness Airport, Inverness23:23

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Inverness Airport, Inverness23:20

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Ardersier, Highland23:20

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Highland, Highland23:20

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Croy, Highland23:19

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Newlands of Culloden, Highland23:18

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Highland, Highland23:15

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Ruthven, Highland23:15

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Tomatin, Highland23:13

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Slochd, Highland23:13

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Aviemore, Highland23:07

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Highland, Highland23:07

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Aviemore, Highland23:06

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Piccadilly, Highland23:05

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Rothiemurchus Lodge, Highland23:05

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Highland, Highland23:04

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Aberdeenshire, Aberdeenshire23:04

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Coire Bhrochain, Aberdeenshire23:03