Coastguard Helicopter to Loch Ness

Saturday, 21 March 2026 | 15:30 | From Inverness Airport

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Inverness Airport to Loch Ness

On Saturday, 21 March 2026 at 15:30, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Loch Ness. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 15 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 25 miles at an average speed of 101 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1575 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
26 miles
1575 feet
dashboard average speed
101 mph
15 minutes
15:30
15:44
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Loch Ness, 15:44

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Loch Ness15:41

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Dores, Dores15:39

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Fresson Circle, Inverness15:31

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Inverness Airport, Inverness15:30