Coastguard Helicopter to Coire a' Bhàisteir

Monday, 25 May 2026 | 19:31 | From Sligachan - Sligeachan

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Sligachan - Sligeachan - Coire a' Bhàisteir, 25 May 2026, 18:31

On Monday, 25 May 2026 at 19:31, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Sligachan - Sligeachan to Coire a' Bhàisteir. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 3 miles at an average speed of 23 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1700 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
1700 feet
dashboard average speed
23 mph
9 minutes
19:31
19:40
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Coire a' Bhàisteir, Highland19:40

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Coire a' Bhàisteir, Highland19:39

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Coire Riabhach, Highland19:38

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Highland, Highland19:38

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Nead na h-lolaire, Highland19:37

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A87, Highland19:31