Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Monday, 31 August 2026 | 22:24 | From North Sea

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Sea - Inverness Airport, 31 August 2026, 21:24

On Monday, 31 August 2026 at 22:24, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 12 miles at an average speed of 85 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 825 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
13 miles
825 feet
dashboard average speed
85 mph
9 minutes
22:24
22:33
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness22:33

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Inverness Airport, Inverness22:32

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Ardersier, Highland22:30

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Whiteness, Highland22:29

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North Sea, 22:24