Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Inverness Airport

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 | 19:47

On Tuesday, 8 September 2026 | 19:47 at 19:47, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport and is now flying over North Sea. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight has been in the air for 47 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 79 miles at an average speed of 102 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1525 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
80 miles
1525 feet
dashboard average speed
102 mph
47 minutes
19:47
20:34:35
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea20:34

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North Sea19:57

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Castlecraig, Highland19:57

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Cromarty, Highland19:55

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Eathie Hill, Highland19:54

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Craighead, Highland19:54

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Learnie Hill, Highland19:54

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Brown Hill, Highland19:53

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Rosemarkie, Highland19:53

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Fortrose, Highland19:53

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Rosemarkie, Highland19:52

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Inverness, Highland19:50

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:48

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:47