Coastguard Helicopter to Coire Loch nan Eang

Saturday, 18 April 2026 | 21:40 | From Àirigh Aulaidh

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Àirigh Aulaidh to Coire Loch nan Eang

On Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 21:40, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Àirigh Aulaidh to Coire Loch nan Eang. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 2 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 2 miles at an average speed of 45 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2175 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
2 miles
2175 feet
dashboard average speed
45 mph
3 minutes
21:40
21:42
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Coire Loch nan Eang, Na h-Eileanan Siar21:42

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Coire Loch nan Eang, Na h-Eileanan Siar21:41

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Àirigh Aulaidh, Na h-Eileanan Siar21:40