Coastguard Helicopter to Loch Lochy

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 | 15:45 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Loch Lochy, 14 July 2026, 14:45

On Tuesday, 14 July 2026 at 15:45, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Loch Lochy. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 19 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 50 miles at an average speed of 159 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1150 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGT
Helicopter: G-MCGT

The helicopter G-MCGT 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: Ronnie Macdonald

Distance travelled
50 miles
1150 feet
dashboard average speed
159 mph
19 minutes
15:45
16:04
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Loch Lochy, 16:04

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Aberchalder, Highland16:01

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Cullochy Lock, Highland16:01

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Highland, Highland16:00

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Fort Augustus, Highland15:59

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Loch Ness15:59

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Fort Augustus, Highland15:58

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Loch Ness15:58

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Invermoriston, Highland15:58

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Loch Ness15:52

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Dores, Highland15:52

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Inverness, Highland15:46

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Inverness Airport, Inverness15:46

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Inverness Airport, Inverness15:45