Coastguard Helicopter to Coire Lagan, Great Stone Chute

Sunday, 21 June 2026 | 15:12 | From Coireachan Ruadha

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Coireachan Ruadha - Coire Lagan, 21 June 2026, 14:12

On Sunday, 21 June 2026 at 15:12, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Coireachan Ruadha to Coire Lagan. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 5 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 3 miles at an average speed of 33 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2650 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGX
Helicopter: G-MCGX

The helicopter G-MCGX 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: Nick (UK)

Distance travelled
3 miles
2650 feet
dashboard average speed
33 mph
6 minutes
15:12
15:18
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Great Stone Chute, Highland15:18

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Coire Lagan, Highland15:13

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Highland, Highland15:13

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Coireachan Ruadha, Highland15:12