Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Monday, 27 July 2026 | 16:07 | From Loch Ness

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Loch Ness - Inverness Airport, 27 July 2026, 15:07

On Monday, 27 July 2026 at 16:07, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Loch Ness to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 25 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 31 miles at an average speed of 75 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1350 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
32 miles
1350 feet
dashboard average speed
75 mph
26 minutes
16:07
16:32
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness16:32

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Inverness Airport, Inverness16:31

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Tornagrain, Highland16:31

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Inverness, Highland16:26

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Loch Ness, 16:07