Coastguard Helicopter to Highland

Friday, 30 October 2026 | 10:18 | From Loch Ness

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Loch Ness - Highland, 30 October 2026, 10:18

On Friday, 30 October 2026 at 10:18, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Loch Ness to Highland. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 20 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 16 miles at an average speed of 50 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2875 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
17 miles
2875 feet
dashboard average speed
50 mph
20 minutes
10:18
10:38
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Highland, Highland10:38

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Highland, Highland10:33

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Torness, Highland10:32

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Highland, Highland10:32

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Inverfarigaig, Highland10:31

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Loch Ness, 10:31

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Loch Ness10:18