Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Sunday, 4 October 2026 | 21:08 | From Inverness

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness - Inverness Airport, 04 October 2026, 20:08

On Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 21:08, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 6 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 5 miles at an average speed of 54 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 500 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
5 miles
500 feet
dashboard average speed
54 mph
6 minutes
21:08
21:13
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness21:13

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Inverness Airport, Inverness21:11

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Ardersier, Highland21:08

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Rosemarkie, Highland21:08

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Inverness, Highland21:08