Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Inverness Airport

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 | 15:21

On Wednesday, 9 September 2026 | 15:21 at 15:21, 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 44 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 32 miles at an average speed of 45 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2000 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
33 miles
2000 feet
dashboard average speed
45 mph
44 minutes
15:21
16:05:21
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea16:05

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North Sea, 15:42

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North Sea, 15:41

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North Sea15:27

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Cromarty, Highland15:27

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Craighead, Highland15:27

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Fortrose, Highland15:27

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Brown Hill, Highland15:26

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Rosemarkie, Highland15:25

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Inverness, Highland15:23

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Inverness, Highland15:23

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Inverness Airport, Inverness15:21