Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Sunday, 13 September 2026 | 17:19 | From North Sea

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Sea - Inverness Airport, 13 September 2026, 16:19

On Sunday, 13 September 2026 at 17:19, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGU. The flight lasted 52 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 29 miles at an average speed of 34 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1350 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
30 miles
1350 feet
dashboard average speed
34 mph
53 minutes
17:19
18:12
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness18:12

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Inverness Airport, Inverness18:09

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Ardersier, Highland18:09

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Inverness, Highland18:07

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Ardersier, Highland18:06

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Highland, Highland18:05

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Rosemarkie, Highland18:05

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Fortrose, Highland18:04

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Rosemarkie, Highland18:03

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Brown Hill, Highland18:03

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Fortrose, Highland18:02

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North Sea, 17:54

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Hilton of Cadboll to Rockfield, Highland17:53

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Hilton of Cadboll to Rockfield, Highland17:52

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Hilton of Cadboll, Highland17:47

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North Sea, 17:46

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North Sea17:19