Coastguard Helicopter to Loch Ness

Thursday, 15 October 2026 | 16:00 | From Torness

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Torness - Loch Ness, 15 October 2026, 15:00

On Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 16:00, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Torness to Loch Ness. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 3 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 4 miles at an average speed of 91 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1675 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
4 miles
1675 feet
dashboard average speed
91 mph
3 minutes
16:00
16:02
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Loch Ness, 16:02

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Loch Ness16:01

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Highland, Highland16:00

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Torness, Highland16:00