Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Tuesday, 6 October 2026 | 20:49 | From Dornoch

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Dornoch - Inverness Airport, 06 October 2026, 19:49

On Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 20:49, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Dornoch to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 28 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 34 miles at an average speed of 74 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 925 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
35 miles
925 feet
dashboard average speed
74 mph
29 minutes
20:49
21:18
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness21:18

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Inverness Airport, Inverness21:16

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Ardersier, Highland21:14

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Tomhommie, Highland21:14

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Highland, Highland21:13

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North Sea, 21:08

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Cromarty, Highland21:07

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Castlecraig, Highland21:07

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Cromarty, Highland21:07

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Castlecraig, Highland21:06

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Cromarty, Highland21:01

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Cromarty, Highland21:01

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North Sea20:54

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Hilton of Cadboll, Highland20:53

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Portmahomack, Highland20:52

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Rhynie, Highland20:52

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Inver, Highland20:51

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Highland, Highland20:51

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Dornoch, Highland20:50

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Tain, Highland20:50

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Dornoch, Highland20:49