Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Inverness Airport

Thursday, 10 September 2026 | 19:55

On Thursday, 10 September 2026 | 19:55 at 19:55, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport and is now flying over North Sea. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGU. The flight has been in the air for 58 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 83 miles at an average speed of 87 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1975 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGU
Helicopter: G-MCGU

The helicopter G-MCGU 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: Steve Lynes

Distance travelled
84 miles
1975 feet
dashboard average speed
87 mph
58 minutes
19:55
20:53:03
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea20:52

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North Sea20:07

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Cummingston, Moray20:06

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Burghead, Moray20:06

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North Sea20:04

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Buckie Loch, Moray20:03

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Moray, Moray20:03

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North Sea20:00

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Highland, Highland20:00

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Ardersier, Highland19:59

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:58

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Ardersier, Highland19:58

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Dalcross Heliport19:58

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Tornagrain, Highland19:58

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:56

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:55