Coastguard Helicopter to Loch Ness

Friday, 30 October 2026 | 10:06 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Loch Ness, 30 October 2026, 10:06

On Friday, 30 October 2026 at 10:06, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Loch Ness. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 11 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 15 miles at an average speed of 85 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 875 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
16 miles
875 feet
dashboard average speed
85 mph
11 minutes
10:06
10:16
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Loch Ness, 10:16

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Loch Ness10:16

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Inverness, Highland10:14

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Lochardil, Highland10:14

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Inverness, Highland10:09

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Tornagrain, Highland10:09

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Fresson Circle, Highland10:09

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Ardersier, Highland10:09

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Inverness Airport, Inverness10:06