Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Sunday, 4 October 2026 | 19:08 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - North Sea, 04 October 2026, 18:08

On Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 19:08, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 86 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 66 miles at an average speed of 46 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2025 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGO
Helicopter: G-MCGO

The helicopter G-MCGO 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: Alec Wilson

Distance travelled
66 miles
2025 feet
dashboard average speed
46 mph
87 minutes
19:08
20:35
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 20:35

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North Sea20:20

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Tarbat Ness Lighthouse, Highland20:20

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North Sea19:59

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Portmahomack, Highland19:59

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North Sea19:13

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Rosemarkie, Highland19:13

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Fortrose, Highland19:12

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Rosemarkie, Highland19:12

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Ardersier, Highland19:11

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Fresson Circle, Highland19:11

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Inverness, Highland19:11

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:08