Coastguard Helicopter to Loch Oich

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 | 15:16 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Loch Oich, 23 September 2026, 14:16

On Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 15:16, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Loch Oich. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 26 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 44 miles at an average speed of 101 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1100 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
45 miles
1100 feet
dashboard average speed
101 mph
27 minutes
15:16
15:42
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Loch Oich, 15:42

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Loch Oich15:42

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Fort Augustus, Highland15:40

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Loch Ness15:27

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Woodend Road, Highland15:18

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Tornagrain, Highland15:18

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Inverness Airport, Inverness15:16