Coastguard Helicopter to Fort Augustus, Canal Side

Wednesday, 19 August 2026 | 14:00 | From Loch Ness

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Loch Ness - Fort Augustus, 19 August 2026, 13:00

On Wednesday, 19 August 2026 at 14:00, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Loch Ness to Fort Augustus. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 23 miles at an average speed of 149 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 875 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
23 miles
875 feet
dashboard average speed
149 mph
10 minutes
14:00
14:09
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Canal Side, Highland14:09

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Fort Augustus, Highland14:09

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Loch Ness, 14:00