Coastguard Helicopter to Mealabost

Friday, 27 February 2026 | 16:33 | From Loch na Sealga

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Loch na Sealga to Mealabost

On Friday, 27 February 2026 at 16:33, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Loch na Sealga to Mealabost. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 36 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 59 miles at an average speed of 99 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3750 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGG
Helicopter: G-MCGG

The helicopter G-MCGG 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: Mark Harkin

Distance travelled
59 miles
3750 feet
dashboard average speed
99 mph
36 minutes
16:33
17:09
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Mealabost, 17:09

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Mealabost17:09

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Inner Seas16:47

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Gruinard16:45

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Loch na Sealga16:40

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16:33