Coastguard Helicopter to Cullochy Lock, Great Glen Way - Slighe a' Ghlinne Mhòir

Saturday, 24 October 2026 | 11:57 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Cullochy Lock, 24 October 2026, 10:57

On Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 11:57, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Cullochy Lock. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 19 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 40 miles at an average speed of 124 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1975 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
40 miles
1975 feet
dashboard average speed
124 mph
20 minutes
11:57
12:16
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Great Glen Way - Slighe a' Ghlinne Mhòir, Highland12:16

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Kytra Lock, Highland12:15

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Fort Augustus, Highland12:14

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Loch Ness12:05

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Dores, Highland12:04

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Inverness, Highland12:02

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Slackbuie, Highland12:01

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Inverness, Highland11:59

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Newlands of Culloden, Highland11:59

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Inverness, Highland11:58

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Inverness Airport, Inverness11:57