Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Inverness

Sunday, 8 November 2026 | 17:51

On Sunday, 8 November 2026 | 17:51 at 17:51, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness and is now flying over Inverness Airport. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight has been in the air for 21 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 15 miles at an average speed of 44 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3450 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGG
Helicopter: G-MCGG

The helicopter G-MCGG 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: Mark Harkin

Distance travelled
16 miles
3450 feet
dashboard average speed
44 mph
21 minutes
17:51
18:12:55
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness18:12

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Inverness Airport, Inverness18:12

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Ardersier, Highland18:11

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Inverness, Highland18:11

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Ardersier, Highland18:11

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Inverness, Highland18:10

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Rosemarkie, Highland18:10

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Avoch, Highland18:09

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Inverness, Highland18:08

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Kilmuir, Highland18:08

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Inverness, Highland18:06

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Charleston, Highland18:05

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North Kessock, Highland18:05

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A9, Highland18:04

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Inverness, Highland17:51