Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Friday, 25 September 2026 | 8:46 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - North Sea, 25 September 2026, 07:46

On Friday, 25 September 2026 at 8:46, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGU. The flight lasted 57 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 117 miles at an average speed of 125 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1175 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
118 miles
1175 feet
dashboard average speed
125 mph
57 minutes
08:46
09:43
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 09:43

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North Sea08:49

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Highland, Highland08:48

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Ardersier, Highland08:47

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Inverness Airport, Inverness08:47

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Tornagrain, Highland08:47

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Inverness Airport, Inverness08:46