Coastguard Helicopter to Coire Riabhach

Monday, 25 May 2026 | 13:24 | From Basteir's Tooth

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Basteir's Tooth - Coire Riabhach, 25 May 2026, 12:24

On Monday, 25 May 2026 at 13:24, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Basteir's Tooth to Coire Riabhach. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 4 miles at an average speed of 16 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1600 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
5 miles
1600 feet
dashboard average speed
16 mph
17 minutes
13:24
13:41
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Coire Riabhach, Highland13:41

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Coire Riabhach, Highland13:39

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Nead na h-lolaire, Highland13:39

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Coire Riabhach, Highland13:39

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Nead na h-lolaire, Highland13:25

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Highland, Highland13:25

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Coire Riabhach, Highland13:25

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Coire a' Bhàisteir, Highland13:24

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2 Planks, Highland13:24