Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Saturday, 19 September 2026 | 13:21 | From Cullochy Lock

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Cullochy Lock - Inverness Airport, 19 September 2026, 12:21

On Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 13:21, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cullochy Lock to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGU. The flight lasted 15 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 41 miles at an average speed of 164 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1600 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
42 miles
1600 feet
dashboard average speed
164 mph
16 minutes
13:21
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Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

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