Coastguard Helicopter to Loch Ness

Sunday, 5 April 2026 | 8:19 | From Dores

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Dores to Loch Ness

On Sunday, 5 April 2026 at 8:19, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Dores to Loch Ness. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 3 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 7 miles at an average speed of 119 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1450 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)

7 miles

1450 feet

119 mph

4 minutes

08:19

08:22

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

Loch Ness, 08:22

Loch Ness08:20

B862, Highland08:19

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