Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Saturday, 19 September 2026 | 17:37 | From Loch Ness

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Loch Ness - Inverness Airport, 19 September 2026, 16:37

On Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 17:37, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Loch Ness to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGU. The flight lasted 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 20 miles at an average speed of 127 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1550 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGU
Helicopter: G-MCGU

The helicopter G-MCGU 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: Steve Lynes

Distance travelled
21 miles
1550 feet
dashboard average speed
127 mph
10 minutes
17:37
17:46
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness17:46

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Inverness Airport, Inverness17:45

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Ardersier, Highland17:45

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Lochside, Highland17:44

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Highland, Highland17:44

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Croy, Highland17:44

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Tornagrain, Highland17:43

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Inverness, Highland17:39

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Dores, Highland17:38

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Loch Ness, 17:37