Coastguard Helicopter to Loch Veyatie, Loch Veyatie

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 | 16:47 | From Loch Sionascaig

On Tuesday, 10 February 2026 at 16:47, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Loch Sionascaig to Loch Veyatie. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 4 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 5 miles at an average speed of 80 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1900 feet.

Helicopter: G-MCGX

The helicopter G-MCGX 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: Nick (UK)