Coastguard Helicopter to Coire Ardrain, Coire Dubh

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 | 16:27 | From Ishaf Glen

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Ishaf Glen - Coire Ardrain, 06 May 2026, 15:27

On Wednesday, 6 May 2026 at 16:27, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Ishaf Glen to Coire Ardrain. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 6 miles at an average speed of 44 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3800 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
7 miles
3800 feet
dashboard average speed
44 mph
9 minutes
16:27
16:35
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Coire Dubh, Stirling16:35

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Coire Ardrain, Stirling16:31

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Coire Dubh, Stirling16:31

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Coire Ardrain, Stirling16:29

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Coire Dubh, Stirling16:29

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Coire Ardrain, Stirling16:28

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Coire Dubh, Stirling16:28

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Ishaf Glen, Stirling16:27

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Ishaf Glen, Stirling16:27