Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Inverness Airport

Friday, 9 October 2026 | 18:56

On Friday, 9 October 2026 | 18:56 at 18:56, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport and is now flying over North Sea. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight has been in the air for 78 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 67 miles at an average speed of 52 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2450 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
68 miles
2450 feet
dashboard average speed
52 mph
78 minutes
18:56
20:14:30
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea20:14

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North Sea19:04

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Highland, Highland19:03

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Ardersier, Highland19:02

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:02

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Dalcross Heliport19:01

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Inverness, Highland19:00

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Inverness Airport, Inverness18:58

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Inverness Airport, Inverness18:56