Coastguard Helicopter to Loch Ness

Wednesday, 8 July 2026 | 10:45 | From Highland

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Highland - Loch Ness, 08 July 2026, 09:45

On Wednesday, 8 July 2026 at 10:45, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Highland to Loch Ness. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 22 miles at an average speed of 136 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1925 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
22 miles
1925 feet
dashboard average speed
136 mph
10 minutes
10:45
10:55
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Loch Ness, 10:55

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Loch Ness10:54

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Inverness, Highland10:52

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Inverness West, Highland10:52

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Inverness, Highland10:51

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Inchmore, Highland10:51

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Inverness, Highland10:51

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Inchmore, Highland10:50

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Inverness, Highland10:50

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Mulbuie, Highland10:49

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Conon Bridge, Highland10:48

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Maryburgh, Highland10:48

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Knockfarrel, Highland10:47

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Blairninich, Highland10:47

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Dingwall, Highland10:47

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Highland, Highland10:46

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Achterneed, Highland10:46

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Highland, Highland10:46

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Glensgaich, Highland10:46

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Highland, Highland10:45