Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Saturday, 5 September 2026 | 20:19 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - North Sea, 05 September 2026, 19:19

On Saturday, 5 September 2026 at 20:19, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 13 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 18 miles at an average speed of 85 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 650 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
19 miles
650 feet
dashboard average speed
85 mph
13 minutes
20:19
20:32
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 20:32

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North Sea, 20:30

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North Sea20:25

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Ardersier, Highland20:25

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Highland, Highland20:25

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Ardersier, Highland20:25

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Rosemarkie, Highland20:24

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Fortrose, Highland20:24

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Rosemarkie, Highland20:23

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Dalcross Station Road, Highland20:21

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Inverness, Highland20:21

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Tornagrain, Highland20:21

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Inverness Airport, Inverness20:19