Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Saturday, 12 September 2026 | 22:16 | From North Sea

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Sea - Inverness Airport, 12 September 2026, 21:16

On Saturday, 12 September 2026 at 22:16, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGU. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 12 miles at an average speed of 76 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 850 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
850 feet
dashboard average speed
76 mph
10 minutes
22:16
22:26
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness22:26

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Inverness Airport, Inverness22:24

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Ardersier, Highland22:24

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Tomhommie, Highland22:23

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Ardersier, Highland22:23

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Highland, Highland22:23

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Whiteness, Highland22:22

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North Sea, 22:19

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North Sea22:16