Coastguard Helicopter to Highland, Garbh Choire Mor

Wednesday, 1 April 2026 | 20:09 | From Inner Seas

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Inner Seas to Highland

On Wednesday, 1 April 2026 at 20:09, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inner Seas to Highland. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 15 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 25 miles at an average speed of 100 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2950 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
26 miles
2950 feet
dashboard average speed
100 mph
16 minutes
20:09
20:24
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Garbh Choire Mor, Highland20:24

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Highland, Highland20:21

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A861, Highland20:21

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Ardgour, Highland20:18

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Glengalmadale, Highland20:17

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B8043, Highland20:16

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Inner Seas, 20:09