Coastguard Helicopter to Carrbridge, Carrbridge

Thursday, 29 January 2026 | 16:12 | From Quilichan

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Carrbridge, Carrbridge

On Thursday, 29 January 2026 at 16:12, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Quilichan to Carrbridge. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 14 miles at an average speed of 103 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3225 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
15 miles
3225 feet
dashboard average speed
103 mph
9 minutes
16:12
16:21
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Carrbridge, 16:21

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Carrbridge16:20

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Slochd16:20

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Ballachrochin16:14

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Quilichan16:14

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16:12