Coastguard Helicopter to Glencoe, B863

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 | 8:13 | From North Ballachulish

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Glencoe, B863

On Wednesday, 28 January 2026 at 8:13, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Ballachulish to Glencoe. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 1 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 4 miles at an average speed of 161 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3475 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
4 miles
3475 feet
dashboard average speed
161 mph
2 minutes
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Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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B863, 08:13