Coastguard Helicopter to Caiplach, A863

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 | 15:29 | From Coire a' Bhàisteir

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Coire a' Bhàisteir - Caiplach, 26 May 2026, 14:29

On Tuesday, 26 May 2026 at 15:29, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Coire a' Bhàisteir to Caiplach. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 7 miles at an average speed of 53 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2475 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
7 miles
2475 feet
dashboard average speed
53 mph
8 minutes
15:29
15:37
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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A863, Highland15:37

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Caiplach, Highland15:37

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Sligachan - Sligeachan, Highland15:36

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Caiplach, Highland15:36

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Highland, Highland15:35

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Coire Riabhach, Highland15:35

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Coire a' Bhàisteir, Highland15:34

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Basteir's Tooth, Highland15:31

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Bidein Druim nam Ramh, Highland15:31

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An Glas-choire, Highland15:30

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Coire nan Allt Geala, Highland15:30

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Coire a' Bhàisteir, Highland15:29