Coastguard Helicopter to Gairlochy, Loch Lochy

Saturday, 7 February 2026 | 21:13 | From Loch Lochy

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Gairlochy, Loch Lochy

On Saturday, 7 February 2026 at 21:13, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Loch Lochy to Gairlochy. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 2 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 4 miles at an average speed of 101 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 7075 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
5 miles
7075 feet
dashboard average speed
101 mph
3 minutes
21:13
21:15
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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21:15

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Gairlochy21:15

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Loch Lochy21:14

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Gairlochy21:14

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Loch Lochy, 21:13