Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Saturday, 26 September 2026 | 20:27 | From Inverness

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness - Inverness Airport, 26 September 2026, 19:27

On Saturday, 26 September 2026 at 20:27, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGU. The flight lasted 7 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 11 miles at an average speed of 88 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1150 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
11 miles
1150 feet
dashboard average speed
88 mph
8 minutes
20:27
20:34
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Ardersier, Highland20:32

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Tornagrain, Highland20:31

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Raigmore Gardens, Highland20:28

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Inverness, Highland20:27