Coastguard Helicopter to Aberchalder, Bridge of Oich

Monday, 26 October 2026 | 18:16 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Aberchalder, 26 October 2026, 18:16

On Monday, 26 October 2026 at 18:16, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Aberchalder. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 21 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 41 miles at an average speed of 116 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1825 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
41 miles
1825 feet
dashboard average speed
116 mph
22 minutes
18:16
18:37
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bridge of Oich, Highland18:37

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Cullochy Lock, Highland18:36

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Highland, Highland18:36

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Kytra Lock, Highland18:36

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Fort Augustus, Highland18:35

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Loch Ness18:25

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Dores, Highland18:24

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Inverness, Highland18:18

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Tornagrain, Highland18:17

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Inverness Airport, Inverness18:16

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Inverness Airport, Inverness18:16