Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Inverness Airport

Saturday, 7 November 2026 | 14:55

On Saturday, 7 November 2026 | 14:55 at 14:55, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport and is now flying over Barbaraville. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight has been in the air for 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 15 miles at an average speed of 88 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 5450 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
15 miles
5450 feet
dashboard average speed
88 mph
10 minutes
14:55
15:05:05
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Barbaraville, Highland15:04

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Barbaraville, Highland15:04

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Invergordon, Highland15:04

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Invergordon15:02

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Jemimaville, Highland15:02

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Blinkbonny, Highland15:01

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Blackstand, Highland15:01

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Cromarty, Highland15:00

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Wester Balmungie, Highland15:00

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Rosemarkie, Highland15:00

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Fortrose, Highland14:58

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Rosemarkie, Highland14:58

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Inverness, Highland14:57

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Dalcross Heliport, 14:57

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Tornagrain, Highland14:57

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Ardersier, Highland14:56

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Inverness Airport, Inverness14:55