Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Inverness Airport

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 | 15:25

On Tuesday, 27 October 2026 | 15:25 at 15:25, 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 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 15 miles at an average speed of 100 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1600 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
16 miles
1600 feet
dashboard average speed
100 mph
10 minutes
15:25
15:34:29
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea15:34

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North Sea15:32

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Cromarty, Highland15:31

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Eathie Hill, Highland15:31

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Craighead, Highland15:31

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Cave, Highland15:30

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Rosemarkie, Highland15:30

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Fortrose, Highland15:29

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Rosemarkie, Highland15:29

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Inverness, Highland15:29

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Ardersier, Highland15:28

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Dalcross Heliport15:28

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Ardersier, Highland15:28

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Inverness Airport, Inverness15:26

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Inverness Airport, Inverness15:25