Coastguard Helicopter to Coire a' Mhusgain

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 | 19:35 | From North Connel

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Connel - Coire a' Mhusgain, 29 April 2026, 18:35

On Wednesday, 29 April 2026 at 19:35, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Connel to Coire a' Mhusgain. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 23 miles at an average speed of 137 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3300 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGT
Helicopter: G-MCGT

The helicopter G-MCGT 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: Ronnie Macdonald

Distance travelled
23 miles
3300 feet
dashboard average speed
137 mph
10 minutes
19:35
19:45
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Coire a' Mhusgain, Highland19:45

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Coire a' Mhusgain, Highland19:45

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Highland, Highland19:44

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Tigh na-sleubhaich, Highland19:44

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Highland, Highland19:43

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Glencoe, Highland19:43

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North Connel, Argyll and Bute19:35