Coastguard Helicopter to Shiel Bridge, Achnagart Farm

Saturday, 11 April 2026 | 21:23 | From Highland

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Highland - Shiel Bridge, 11 April 2026, 20:23

On Saturday, 11 April 2026 at 21:23, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Highland to Shiel Bridge. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 16 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 9 miles at an average speed of 34 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 4600 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGX
Helicopter: G-MCGX

The helicopter G-MCGX 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: Nick (UK)

Distance travelled
9 miles
4600 feet
dashboard average speed
34 mph
16 minutes
21:23
21:39
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Achnagart Farm, Highland21:39

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Shiel Bridge, Highland21:38

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Torrlaoighseach, Highland21:37

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Shiel Bridge, Highland21:33

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Achadhinrain, Highland21:33

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Glascharn, Highland21:32

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Shiel Bridge, Highland21:23

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A87, Highland21:23