Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Saturday, 24 October 2026 | 13:42 | From Loch Ness

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Loch Ness - Inverness Airport, 24 October 2026, 12:42

On Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 13:42, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Loch Ness to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 15 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 35 miles at an average speed of 139 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1950 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
35 miles
1950 feet
dashboard average speed
139 mph
16 minutes
13:42
13:57
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness13:57

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Inverness Airport, Inverness13:56

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Ardersier, Highland13:55

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Inverness, Highland13:50

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Dores, Highland13:49

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Loch Ness, 13:42