Coastguard Helicopter to Fort Augustus, A82

Saturday, 5 September 2026 | 11:20 | From Loch Lochy

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Loch Lochy - Fort Augustus, 05 September 2026, 10:20

On Saturday, 5 September 2026 at 11:20, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Loch Lochy to Fort Augustus. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGU. The flight lasted 4 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 10 miles at an average speed of 165 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1475 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGU
Helicopter: G-MCGU

The helicopter G-MCGU 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: Steve Lynes

Distance travelled
11 miles
1475 feet
dashboard average speed
165 mph
4 minutes
11:20
11:24
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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A82, Highland11:24

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Invergarry, Highland11:22

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North Laggan, Highland11:22

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South Laggan, Highland11:22

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Highland, Highland11:21

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Loch Lochy11:21

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Highland, Highland11:21

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Loch Lochy, 11:20