Coastguard Helicopter to Loch Ness

Tuesday, 9 June 2026 | 16:48 | From Invergarry

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Invergarry - Loch Ness, 09 June 2026, 15:48

On Tuesday, 9 June 2026 at 16:48, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Invergarry to Loch Ness. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 4 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 12 miles at an average speed of 159 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1550 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
12 miles
1550 feet
dashboard average speed
159 mph
5 minutes
16:48
16:52
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Loch Ness, 16:52

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Fort Augustus, Highland16:50

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Highland, Highland16:48

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