Coastguard Helicopter to Loch Ness

Saturday, 2 May 2026 | 18:17 | From Loch Ness

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

On Saturday, 2 May 2026 at 18:17, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Loch Ness to Loch Ness. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 5 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 6 miles at an average speed of 78 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 500 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

500 feet

78 mph

5 minutes

18:17

18:21

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

Loch Ness, 18:21

Loch Ness, 18:18

Loch Ness18:17

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