Coastguard Helicopter to Loch Ness

Monday, 6 July 2026 | 15:21 | From North Sea

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Sea - Loch Ness, 06 July 2026, 14:21

On Monday, 6 July 2026 at 15:21, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to Loch Ness. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 47 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 35 miles at an average speed of 44 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1375 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
1375 feet
dashboard average speed
44 mph
48 minutes
15:21
16:08
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Loch Ness, 16:08

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Loch Ness16:07

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Dores, Highland16:05

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Inverness, Highland15:59

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Tornagrain, Highland15:58

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Inverness Airport, Inverness15:58

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Highland, Highland15:57

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Lochside, Highland15:56

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Ardersier, Highland15:56

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Delnies, Highland15:55

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North Sea, 15:21