Saturday, 19 September 2026 | 17:37 | From Loch Ness
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.
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
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Croy, Highland17:44
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Loch Ness, 17:37
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