Air Ambulance Helicopter to Helmsdale, A9

Thursday, 16 April 2026 | 16:33 | From Carse of Ardesier

Flight path map showing Air Ambulance Helicopter route from Carse of Ardesier to Helmsdale

On Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 16:33, a Air Ambulance Helicopter departed from Carse of Ardesier to Helmsdale. It was the Air Ambulance Helicopter with registration number G-GSAS. The flight lasted 18 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 42 miles at an average speed of 139 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1900 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G Gsas
Helicopter: G-GSAS

The helicopter G-GSAS is used as a air ambulance helicopter. The main purpose of this aircraft is to transport a Mobile Medical Team to an incident as quickly as possible, enabling the trauma doctor to provide immediate first aid on site. The aircraft is flying this flight as Air Ambulance Helicopter.

Photo: Scanbus

Distance travelled
42 miles
1900 feet
dashboard average speed
139 mph
18 minutes
16:33
16:51
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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A9, Highland16:51

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Helmsdale, Highland16:46

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Portgower, Highland16:46

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North Sea, 16:42

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North Sea16:35

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Carse of Ardesier, Highland16:33