Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Monday, 12 October 2026 | 20:16 | From North Sea

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Sea - Inverness Airport, 12 October 2026, 19:16

On Monday, 12 October 2026 at 20:16, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 36 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 66 miles at an average speed of 110 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2750 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
2750 feet
dashboard average speed
110 mph
37 minutes
20:16
20:52
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness20:52

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Inverness Airport, Inverness20:50

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Ardersier, Highland20:49

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Highland, Highland20:49

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Delnies, Highland20:48

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North Sea, 20:16