Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Friday, 31 July 2026 | 17:08 | From Fort Augustus

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Fort Augustus - Inverness Airport, 31 July 2026, 16:08

On Friday, 31 July 2026 at 17:08, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Fort Augustus to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 15 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 40 miles at an average speed of 159 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1750 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
1750 feet
dashboard average speed
159 mph
16 minutes
17:08
17:24
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness17:24

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Inverness Airport, Inverness17:23

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Ardersier, Highland17:22

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Highland, Highland17:22

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Tornagrain, Highland17:21

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Inverness, Highland17:17

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Dores, Highland17:17

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Loch Ness17:10

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A82, Highland17:08