Coastguard Helicopter to Loch Ness

Thursday, 2 July 2026 | 15:27 | From Loch Ness

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Loch Ness - Loch Ness, 02 July 2026, 14:27

On Thursday, 2 July 2026 at 15:27, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Loch Ness to Loch Ness. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 36 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 26 miles at an average speed of 44 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2050 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
27 miles
2050 feet
dashboard average speed
44 mph
37 minutes
15:27
16:03
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Loch Ness, 16:03

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Loch Ness16:00

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Lewiston, Highland16:00

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Milton, Highland16:00

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Lewiston, Highland15:59

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Achnababan, Highland15:59

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Strathnacro, Highland15:59

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Balnain, Highland15:51

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Achnababan, Highland15:43

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Strathnacro, Highland15:42

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Balnain, Highland15:33

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Strathnacro, Highland15:33

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Milton, Highland15:32

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Lewiston, Highland15:31

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Milton, Highland15:31

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Lewiston, Highland15:30

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Loch Ness, 15:29

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Loch Ness15:27