Coastguard Helicopter to Cullochy Lock, Great Glen Way - Slighe a' Ghlinne Mhòir

Friday, 24 July 2026 | 14:10 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Cullochy Lock, 24 July 2026, 13:10

On Friday, 24 July 2026 at 14:10, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Cullochy Lock. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 21 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 40 miles at an average speed of 116 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1275 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
41 miles
1275 feet
dashboard average speed
116 mph
21 minutes
14:10
14:31
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Great Glen Way - Slighe a' Ghlinne Mhòir, Highland14:31

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Cullochy Lock, Highland14:31

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Highland, Highland14:30

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Fort Augustus, Highland14:28

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Loch Ness14:18

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Inverness, Highland14:11

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Inverness Airport, Inverness14:10

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Inverness Airport, Inverness14:10