Coastguard Helicopter to Lairig an Laoigh

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 | 15:10 | From Coire Sputain Dearg

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Coire Sputain Dearg - Lairig an Laoigh, 20 May 2026, 14:10

On Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at 15:10, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Coire Sputain Dearg to Lairig an Laoigh. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 5 miles at an average speed of 39 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 4625 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
6 miles
4625 feet
dashboard average speed
39 mph
9 minutes
15:10
15:18
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Lairig an Laoigh, Moray15:18

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Lairig an Laoigh, Moray15:13

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Moray, Moray15:12

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Coire Raibeirt, Moray15:12

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Coire Domhain, Moray15:11

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Anson DJ106 Air Crash Site Memorial, Highland15:11

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Coire Sputain Dearg, Aberdeenshire15:10