Coastguard Helicopter to Meall na Cuilce, Coir' a' Chruidh

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 | 14:57 | From Broadford - An t-Àth Leathann

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Broadford - An t-Àth Leathann to Meall na Cuilce

On Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 14:57, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Broadford - An t-Àth Leathann to Meall na Cuilce. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 6 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 12 miles at an average speed of 121 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2650 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
12 miles
2650 feet
dashboard average speed
121 mph
6 minutes
14:57
15:02
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Coir' a' Chruidh, Highland15:02

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Meall na Cuilce, Highland15:02

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Coruisk Memorial Hut, Highland15:02

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The Bad Step, Highland15:02

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Highland, Highland15:01

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Fionna-choire, Highland15:00

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Highland, Highland14:59

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Torrin - Na Torrain, Highland14:59

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Old Corry, Highland14:57

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Rathad na h-Atha, Highland14:57