Coastguard Helicopter to Highland, A82

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 | 15:10 | From Loch Ness

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Loch Ness - Highland, 12 May 2026, 14:10

On Tuesday, 12 May 2026 at 15:10, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Loch Ness to Highland. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 11 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 22 miles at an average speed of 118 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2600 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
22 miles
2600 feet
dashboard average speed
118 mph
12 minutes
15:10
15:22
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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A82, Highland15:22

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Carn Nan Druidhneach, dun site, Highland15:21

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Invergloy, Highland15:20

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Highland, Highland15:18

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South Laggan, Highland15:17

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North Laggan, Highland15:17

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Invergarry, Highland15:16

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Highland, Highland15:16

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Aberchalder, Highland15:15

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Fort Augustus, Highland15:15

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Aberchalder, Highland15:15

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Highland, Highland15:13

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Fort Augustus Airstrip, Glendoe15:13

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Fort Augustus, Highland15:12

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Highland, Highland15:11

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Loch Ness, 15:10