Coastguard Helicopter to Wick John O'Groats Airport

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 | 2:54 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Wick John O'Groats Airport, 23 September 2026, 01:54

On Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 2:54, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Wick John O'Groats Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGU. The flight lasted 36 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 76 miles at an average speed of 126 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 775 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
77 miles
775 feet
dashboard average speed
126 mph
37 minutes
02:54
03:31
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Wick John O'Groats Airport, Wick03:31

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Wick John O'Groats Airport, Wick03:30

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Wick John O'Groats Airport, Wick03:29

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Wick, Highland03:29

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Papigoe, Highland03:28

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North Sea03:00

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Delnies, Highland03:00

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Highland, Highland02:59

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Tomhommie, Highland02:59

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Highland, Highland02:59

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Old Military Road, Highland02:58

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Inverness Airport, Inverness02:57

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Inverness Airport, Inverness02:54