Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 | 8:37 | From Loch Ness

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

On Wednesday, 8 April 2026 at 8:37, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Loch Ness to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 21 miles at an average speed of 145 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1375 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGZ

Helicopter: G-MCGZ

The helicopter G-MCGZ 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: Andrewrabbott

22 miles

1375 feet

145 mph

9 minutes

08:37

08:46

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

Inverness Airport, Inverness08:46

Inverness Airport, Inverness08:46

Ardersier, Highland08:45

Highland, Highland08:44

Tornagrain, Highland08:43

Inverness, Highland08:39

Loch Ness, 08:37

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