Coastguard Helicopter to Tain, Morrich More coast path

Friday, 25 September 2026 | 18:13 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Tain, 25 September 2026, 17:13

On Friday, 25 September 2026 at 18:13, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Tain. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGU. The flight lasted 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 22 miles at an average speed of 127 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2375 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
22 miles
2375 feet
dashboard average speed
127 mph
11 minutes
18:13
18:23
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Morrich More coast path, Highland18:23

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Tain, Highland18:20

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Kildary, Highland18:20

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Nigg Station, Highland18:19

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Kildary, Highland18:19

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Nigg, Highland18:18

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Cromarty, Highland18:17

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Fortrose, Highland18:17

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Cromarty, Highland18:16

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North Sea18:16

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Ardersier, Highland18:15

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Highland, Highland18:15

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Ardersier, Highland18:14

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Inverness Airport, Inverness18:13