Coastguard Helicopter to Loch Lochy

Friday, 14 August 2026 | 12:00 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Loch Lochy, 14 August 2026, 11:00

On Friday, 14 August 2026 at 12:00, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Loch Lochy. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 25 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 49 miles at an average speed of 117 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1625 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
1625 feet
dashboard average speed
117 mph
26 minutes
12:00
12:25
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Loch Lochy, 12:25

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Corriegour Lodge Hotels, Highland12:25

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Highland, Highland12:24

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South Laggan, Highland12:24

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North Laggan, Highland12:23

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Invergarry, Highland12:23

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Highland, Highland12:22

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Aberchalder, Highland12:22

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Fort Augustus, Highland12:20

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Loch Ness12:11

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Dores, Highland12:10

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Woodend Road, Highland12:04

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Inverness, Highland12:04

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Inverness Airport, Inverness12:00