Coastguard Helicopter to Coire a' Ghrunnda

Thursday, 16 July 2026 | 15:17 | From Inner Seas

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inner Seas - Coire a' Ghrunnda, 16 July 2026, 14:17

On Thursday, 16 July 2026 at 15:17, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inner Seas to Coire a' Ghrunnda. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 27 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 49 miles at an average speed of 112 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2725 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
50 miles
2725 feet
dashboard average speed
112 mph
27 minutes
15:17
15:44
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Coire a' Ghrunnda, Highland15:44

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Coire a' Ghrunnda, Highland15:41

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Coire nan Laogh, Highland15:40

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Inner Seas, 15:28

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Inner Seas, 15:17