Coastguard Helicopter to Coire Dhorrcail, Highland

Thursday, 14 May 2026 | 15:56 | From Torcuileainn

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Torcuileainn - Coire Dhorrcail, 14 May 2026, 14:56

On Thursday, 14 May 2026 at 15:56, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Torcuileainn to Coire Dhorrcail. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 3 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 3 miles at an average speed of 59 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3650 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
3 miles
3650 feet
dashboard average speed
59 mph
3 minutes
15:56
15:58
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Highland, Highland15:58

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Coire Dhorrcail, Highland15:58

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Highland, Highland15:57

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Torcuileainn, Highland15:56