Coastguard Helicopter to Loch Ness, Loch Ness

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 | 21:22 | From Inverness

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Loch Ness, Loch Ness

On Wednesday, 14 January 2026 at 21:22, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness to Loch Ness. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 16 miles at an average speed of 122 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1775 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGT
Helicopter: G-MCGT

The helicopter G-MCGT 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: Ronnie Macdonald

Distance travelled
17 miles
1775 feet
dashboard average speed
122 mph
9 minutes
21:22
21:30
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Loch Ness, 21:30

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Loch Ness21:29

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Inverness21:27

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Inverness West21:27

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Inverness, 21:22