Friday, 17 July 2026 | 11:03 | From Loch Ness
On Friday, 17 July 2026 at 11:03, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Loch Ness to Inverness. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 26 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 17 miles at an average speed of 39 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 625 feet.
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
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B862, Highland11:17
Loch Ness11:03
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