Coastguard Helicopter to Àird Thunga

Monday, 6 April 2026 | 16:54 | From Inner Seas

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Inner Seas to Àird Thunga

On Monday, 6 April 2026 at 16:54, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inner Seas to Àird Thunga. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 11 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 11 miles at an average speed of 64 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 400 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
12 miles
400 feet
dashboard average speed
64 mph
11 minutes
16:54
17:05
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Àird Thunga, Na h-Eileanan Siar17:05

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Àird Thunga, Na h-Eileanan Siar17:04

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Am Bac, Na h-Eileanan Siar17:03

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Inner Seas, 16:54