Coastguard Helicopter to Loch Ness

Tuesday, 25 August 2026 | 15:56 | From Lochan-a'-Chairn

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Lochan-a'-Chairn - Loch Ness, 25 August 2026, 14:56

On Tuesday, 25 August 2026 at 15:56, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Lochan-a'-Chairn to Loch Ness. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 16 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 36 miles at an average speed of 136 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2225 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
37 miles
2225 feet
dashboard average speed
136 mph
16 minutes
15:56
16:12
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Loch Ness, 16:12

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Loch Ness16:10

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Inverness, Highland16:07

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North Kessock, Highland16:07

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Kilmuir, Highland16:06

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Inverness, Highland16:06

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Avoch, Highland16:05

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Killen, Highland16:03

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Woodhead, Highland16:03

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Culbo, Highland16:02

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Highland, Highland16:02

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Evanton, Highland16:01

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Highland, Highland16:00

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Douchan, Highland15:59

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Highland, Highland15:59

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Boath, Highland15:58

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Highland, Highland15:56

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Highland, Highland15:56

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Lochan-a'-Chairn, Highland15:56