Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Monday, 12 October 2026 | 10:28 | From Highland

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Highland - Inverness Airport, 12 October 2026, 09:28

On Monday, 12 October 2026 at 10:28, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Highland to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 18 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 30 miles at an average speed of 102 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2225 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
31 miles
2225 feet
dashboard average speed
102 mph
18 minutes
10:28
10:46
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness10:46

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Inverness Airport, Inverness10:44

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Ardersier, Highland10:44

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Lochside, Highland10:44

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Inverness Airport, Inverness10:43

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Tornagrain, Highland10:43

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Inverness, Highland10:38

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Dores, Highland10:37

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Loch Ness10:34

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Lewiston, Highland10:34

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Foyers, Highland10:33

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Grotaig, Highland10:33

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Inchtellach, Highland10:33

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Highland, Highland10:28