Coastguard Helicopter to Highland, Balmeanach - Baile Meadhanach

Wednesday, 1 April 2026 | 22:28 | From Highland

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Highland to Highland

On Wednesday, 1 April 2026 at 22:28, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Highland to Highland. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 4 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 10 miles at an average speed of 163 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1225 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGZ
Helicopter: G-MCGZ

The helicopter G-MCGZ 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: Andrewrabbott

Distance travelled
10 miles
1225 feet
dashboard average speed
163 mph
4 minutes
22:28
22:31
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Balmeanach - Baile Meadhanach, Highland22:31

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Highland, Highland22:31

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Edinbane - An t-Aodann Bàn, Highland22:31

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Lowerglen, Highland22:30

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Edinbane - An t-Aodann Bàn, Highland22:30

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Lowerglen, Highland22:30

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Highland, Highland22:29

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Greshornish - Grìsinis, Highland22:29

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Highland, Highland22:29

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