Coastguard Helicopter to Bealach Buidhe, Ptarmigan Ridge Path

Saturday, 23 May 2026 | 13:14 | From Gleann Gaoithe

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Gleann Gaoithe - Bealach Buidhe, 23 May 2026, 12:14

On Saturday, 23 May 2026 at 13:14, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Gleann Gaoithe to Bealach Buidhe. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 3 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 1 miles at an average speed of 21 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2125 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
2 miles
2125 feet
dashboard average speed
21 mph
4 minutes
13:14
13:18
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Ptarmigan Ridge Path, Stirling13:18

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Bealach Buidhe, Stirling13:16

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Stirling, Stirling13:15

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Gleann Gaoithe, Stirling13:14