Coastguard Helicopter to Highland, Coire an t-Sneachda Path

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 | 15:17 | From Highland

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Highland - Highland, 05 May 2026, 14:17

On Tuesday, 5 May 2026 at 15:17, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Highland to Highland. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 7 miles at an average speed of 49 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3600 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
7 miles
3600 feet
dashboard average speed
49 mph
9 minutes
15:17
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