Coastguard Helicopter to North Laggan, A82

Tuesday, 4 August 2026 | 22:52 | From Loch Ness

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Loch Ness - North Laggan, 04 August 2026, 21:52

On Tuesday, 4 August 2026 at 22:52, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Loch Ness to North Laggan. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 17 miles at an average speed of 119 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1525 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
17 miles
1525 feet
dashboard average speed
119 mph
9 minutes
22:52
23:00
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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A82, Highland23:00

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Fort Augustus, Highland22:58

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Highland, Highland22:57

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Fort Augustus, Highland22:57

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Loch Ness, 22:52