Coastguard Helicopter to Sgurr an lubhair

Friday, 24 April 2026 | 19:11 | From Coire a' Bhodaich

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Coire a' Bhodaich to Sgurr an lubhair

On Friday, 24 April 2026 at 19:11, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Coire a' Bhodaich to Sgurr an lubhair. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 7 miles at an average speed of 55 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2875 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGP
Helicopter: G-MCGP

The helicopter G-MCGP 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: Jonathan Payne

Distance travelled
8 miles
2875 feet
dashboard average speed
55 mph
8 minutes
19:11
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Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Sgurr an lubhair, Highland19:19

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Coire a' Chairn, Highland19:18

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Sgor an Fhuarain, Highland19:17

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Coire a' Bhodaich, Highland19:17

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Coire a' Mhail, Highland19:17

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Coire a' Bhodaich, Highland19:16

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Coire a' Mhail, Highland19:15

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Coire a' Bhodaich, Highland19:15

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Coire na h-Eirghe, Highland19:15

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Coire a' Mhail, Highland19:13

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Coire a' Bhodaich, Highland19:13

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Coire a' Chairn, Highland19:12

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Coire a' Bhodaich, Highland19:11