Coastguard Helicopter to Loch Glass

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 | 10:40 | From Loch Ness

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Loch Ness - Loch Glass, 20 May 2026, 09:40

On Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at 10:40, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Loch Ness to Loch Glass. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 18 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 35 miles at an average speed of 116 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2275 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
35 miles
2275 feet
dashboard average speed
116 mph
19 minutes
10:40
10:58
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Loch Glass, 10:58

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Loch Glass10:57

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Highland, Highland10:54

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Dingwall, Highland10:53

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Heights of Brae, Highland10:53

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Heights of Fodderty, Highland10:52

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Fodderty, Highland10:52

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Knockfarrel, Highland10:52

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Loch Ussie10:51

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Brahan, Highland10:51

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Maryburgh, Highland10:51

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Muir of Ord, Highland10:49

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Beauly, Highland10:48

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Kiltarlity, Highland10:46

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Achnacloich Farmhouse, Highland10:46

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Ardendrain, Highland10:46

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Milton, Highland10:46

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Easter Cudrish, Highland10:45

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Wester Cudrish, Highland10:44

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Drumnadrochit, Highland10:44

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Lewiston, Highland10:44

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Drumnadrochit, Highland10:44

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Lewiston, Highland10:44

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Foyers, Highland10:43

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Loch Ness, 10:40