Coastguard Helicopter to Loch Ness

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 | 17:18 | From Inverness Airport

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

On Tuesday, 24 March 2026 at 17:18, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Loch Ness. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 14 miles at an average speed of 110 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1825 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGX
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)

Distance travelled
15 miles
1825 feet
dashboard average speed
110 mph
8 minutes
17:18
17:26
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Loch Ness, 17:26

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Inverness, Inverness17:19

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Inverness Airport, Inverness17:18