Coastguard Helicopter to Lochcarron, Main Street

Friday, 6 November 2026 | 17:49 | From Plockton Airstrip

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Plockton Airstrip - Lochcarron, 06 November 2026, 17:49

On Friday, 6 November 2026 at 17:49, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Plockton Airstrip to Lochcarron. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 5 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 9 miles at an average speed of 119 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 850 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
10 miles
850 feet
dashboard average speed
119 mph
5 minutes
17:49
17:53
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

Bullet

Main Street, Highland17:53

Bullet

Strome Castle, Highland17:52

Bullet

Stromeferry, Highland17:50

Bullet

Craig, Highland17:50

Bullet

Plockton, Highland17:49

Bullet

Plockton AIrstrip Road, Highland17:49