Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Inverness Airport

Sunday, 1 November 2026 | 1:44

On Sunday, 1 November 2026 | 1:44 at 1:44, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport and is now flying over Ardersier. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight has been in the air for 82 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 156 miles at an average speed of 115 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3625 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
157 miles
3625 feet
dashboard average speed
115 mph
83 minutes
01:44
03:06:53
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Ardersier, Highland03:06

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Ardersier, Highland03:05

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Highland, Highland03:05

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North Sea02:44

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Clyth Mains, Highland02:44

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Torranreach, Highland02:43

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Ulbster, Highland02:43

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Bruan, Highland02:43

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Ulbster, Highland02:42

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Thrumster, Highland02:41

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Hempriggs Broch, Highland02:41

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Wick, Highland02:40

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Staxigoe, Highland02:40

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Staxigoe02:40

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North Sea01:49

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Whiteness, Highland01:48

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Ardersier, Highland01:47

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Inverness, Highland01:46

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Ardersier, Highland01:46

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Old Military Road, Highland01:46

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Inverness, Highland01:46

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Tornagrain, Highland01:45

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Inverness Airport, Inverness01:44