Coastguard Helicopter to Coire an Lochain, Miadan Path

Friday, 17 April 2026 | 15:07 | From Rothiemurchus Lodge

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Rothiemurchus Lodge - Coire an Lochain, 17 April 2026, 14:07

On Friday, 17 April 2026 at 15:07, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Rothiemurchus Lodge to Coire an Lochain. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 2 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 2 miles at an average speed of 55 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3700 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
3 miles
3700 feet
dashboard average speed
55 mph
3 minutes
15:07
15:09
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Miadan Path, Highland15:09

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Coire an Lochain, Highland15:09

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Highland, Highland15:07

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Rothiemurchus Lodge, Highland15:07