Coastguard Helicopter to Coire Ardrain

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 | 16:37 | From Coire Dubh

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Coire Dubh - Coire Ardrain, 06 May 2026, 15:37

On Wednesday, 6 May 2026 at 16:37, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Coire Dubh to Coire Ardrain. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 5 miles at an average speed of 33 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3850 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
6 miles
3850 feet
dashboard average speed
33 mph
10 minutes
16:37
16:46
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Coire Ardrain, Stirling16:46

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Coire Ardrain, Stirling16:45

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Coire Dubh, Stirling16:45

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Coire Ardrain, Stirling16:44

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Coire Dubh, Stirling16:44

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Ishaf Glen, Stirling16:43

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Coire Dubh, Stirling16:42

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Coire Dubh, Stirling16:40

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Coire Ardrain, Stirling16:37

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Coire Dubh, Stirling16:37