Coastguard Helicopter to Loch Lochy

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 | 14:44 | From Fort Augustus

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Fort Augustus - Loch Lochy, 04 November 2026, 14:44

On Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 14:44, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Fort Augustus to Loch Lochy. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 18 miles at an average speed of 140 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
19 miles
875 feet
dashboard average speed
140 mph
8 minutes
14:44
14:52
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Loch Lochy, 14:52

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Clunes, Highland14:51

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Aberchalder, Highland14:46

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Cullochy Lock, Highland14:46

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Highland, Highland14:46

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Kytra Lock, Highland14:45

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A82, Highland14:44