Coastguard Helicopter to Sligachan - Sligeachan, A87

Monday, 25 May 2026 | 19:28 | From Coire a' Bhàisteir

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Coire a' Bhàisteir - Sligachan - Sligeachan, 25 May 2026, 18:28

On Monday, 25 May 2026 at 19:28, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Coire a' Bhàisteir to Sligachan - Sligeachan. 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 78 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1625 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
4 miles
1625 feet
dashboard average speed
78 mph
3 minutes
19:28
19:31
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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A87, Highland19:31

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Sligachan - Sligeachan, Highland19:30

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Caiplach, Highland19:30

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Highland, Highland19:30

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Coire Riabhach, Highland19:29

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Coire a' Bhàisteir, Highland19:28