Coastguard Helicopter to Sligachan - Sligeachan, A863

Monday, 13 July 2026 | 10:42 | From Lochcarron

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Lochcarron - Sligachan - Sligeachan, 13 July 2026, 09:42

On Monday, 13 July 2026 at 10:42, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Lochcarron to Sligachan - Sligeachan. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 13 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 30 miles at an average speed of 140 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 775 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGO
Helicopter: G-MCGO

The helicopter G-MCGO 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: Alec Wilson

Distance travelled
30 miles
775 feet
dashboard average speed
140 mph
13 minutes
10:42
10:55
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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A863, Highland10:55

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Sconser - Sgonnsar, Highland10:53

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Inner Seas10:46

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Plockton, Highland10:45

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Craig, Highland10:45

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Stromeferry, Highland10:44

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Port na Criche, Highland10:43

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Lochcarron, Highland10:42