Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Wednesday, 5 August 2026 | 11:14 | From Loch Ness

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Loch Ness - Inverness Airport, 05 August 2026, 10:14

On Wednesday, 5 August 2026 at 11:14, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Loch Ness to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 13 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 19 miles at an average speed of 92 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1675 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
20 miles
1675 feet
dashboard average speed
92 mph
13 minutes
11:14
11:26
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness11:26

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Inverness Airport, Inverness11:25

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Ardersier, Highland11:25

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Highland, Highland11:25

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Inverness Airport, Inverness11:24

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Tornagrain, Highland11:24

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Inverness, Highland11:19

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Dores, Highland11:18

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Loch Ness, 11:14