Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Monday, 2 November 2026 | 13:43 | From North Sea

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Sea - Inverness Airport, 02 November 2026, 13:43

On Monday, 2 November 2026 at 13:43, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 47 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 126 miles at an average speed of 162 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 5075 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
126 miles
5075 feet
dashboard average speed
162 mph
47 minutes
13:43
14:30
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness14:30

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Inverness Airport, Inverness14:29

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Ardersier, Highland14:28

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Highland, Highland14:27

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Delnies, Highland14:27

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North Sea14:06

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Clyth Mains, Highland14:06

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Torranreach, Highland14:05

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Mid Clyth, Highland14:05

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Torranreach, Highland14:05

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Ulbster, Highland14:04

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Thrumster, Highland14:03

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Hempriggs Broch, Highland14:03

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Wick, Highland14:02

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Staxigoe, Highland14:01

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North Sea, 13:43