Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Friday, 14 August 2026 | 16:58 | From Loch Ness

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Loch Ness - Inverness Airport, 14 August 2026, 15:58

On Friday, 14 August 2026 at 16:58, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Loch Ness to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 12 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 28 miles at an average speed of 142 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 625 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
29 miles
625 feet
dashboard average speed
142 mph
12 minutes
16:58
17:10
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness17:10

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Inverness Airport, Inverness17:09

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Ardersier, Highland17:08

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Rosemarkie, Highland17:07

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Fortrose, Highland17:07

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Avoch, Highland17:06

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Fortrose, Highland17:06

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Avoch, Highland17:06

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North Kessock, Highland17:05

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Inverness, Highland17:04

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North Kessock, Highland17:04

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Inverness, Highland17:01

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Dores, Highland17:00

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Loch Ness, 16:58