Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Thursday, 10 September 2026 | 21:11 | From North Sea

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Sea - Inverness Airport, 10 September 2026, 20:11

On Thursday, 10 September 2026 at 21:11, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGU. The flight lasted 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 11 miles at an average speed of 83 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1025 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
12 miles
1025 feet
dashboard average speed
83 mph
9 minutes
21:11
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Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness21:19

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Inverness Airport, Inverness21:18

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Ardersier, Highland21:17

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Tomhommie, Highland21:16

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Highland, Highland21:16

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Delnies, Highland21:15

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North Sea, 21:11