Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport, Old Military Road

Monday, 26 October 2026 | 16:15 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Inverness Airport, 26 October 2026, 16:15

On Monday, 26 October 2026 at 16:15, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 28 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 38 miles at an average speed of 82 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2300 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
39 miles
2300 feet
dashboard average speed
82 mph
29 minutes
16:15
16:44
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness16:44

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Inverness Airport, Inverness16:43

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Old Military Road, Highland16:42

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Ardersier, Highland16:42

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Dalcross Heliport16:41

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Ardersier, Highland16:38

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Rosemarkie, Highland16:37

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North Sea16:36

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Rosemarkie, Highland16:36

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Fortrose, Highland16:36

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Cromarty, Highland16:35

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North Sea16:27

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Cromarty, Highland16:26

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Eathie Hill, Highland16:25

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Craighead, Highland16:25

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Learnie Hill, Highland16:25

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Cave, Highland16:24

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Rosemarkie, Highland16:24

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Fortrose, Highland16:23

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Rosemarkie, Highland16:23

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Inverness, Highland16:22

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Tornagrain, Highland16:21

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Inverness, Highland16:21

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Ardersier, Highland16:21

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Inverness Airport, Inverness16:16

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Inverness Airport, Inverness16:15