Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Rothiemurchus Lodge

Monday, 9 November 2026 | 10:42

On Monday, 9 November 2026 | 10:42 at 10:42, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Rothiemurchus Lodge and is now flying over Rothiemurchus Lodge. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight has been in the air for 18 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 11 miles at an average speed of 39 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2700 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
12 miles
2700 feet
dashboard average speed
39 mph
18 minutes
10:42
11:00:16
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Rothiemurchus Lodge, Highland10:59

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Highland, Highland10:59

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Rothiemurchus Lodge, Highland10:59

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Highland, Highland10:52

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Rothiemurchus Lodge, Highland10:52

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Gleann Einich, Highland10:50

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Highland, Highland10:43

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Rothiemurchus Lodge, Highland10:43

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Highland, Highland10:42

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Rothiemurchus Lodge, Highland10:42