Coastguard Helicopter to Loch Ness

Saturday, 5 September 2026 | 17:32 | From Loch Ness

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Loch Ness - Loch Ness, 05 September 2026, 16:32

On Saturday, 5 September 2026 at 17:32, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Loch Ness to Loch Ness. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 7 miles at an average speed of 55 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 525 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
8 miles
525 feet
dashboard average speed
55 mph
9 minutes
17:32
17:41
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Loch Ness, 17:41

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Loch Ness17:38

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Dores, Highland17:36

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Loch Ness, 17:32