Coastguard Helicopter to Broadford Airstrip

Thursday, 16 July 2026 | 15:51 | From Cnoc Leathan

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Cnoc Leathan - Broadford Airstrip, 16 July 2026, 14:51

On Thursday, 16 July 2026 at 15:51, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cnoc Leathan to Broadford Airstrip. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 24 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 21 miles at an average speed of 52 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2175 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
22 miles
2175 feet
dashboard average speed
52 mph
25 minutes
15:51
16:15
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Broadford Airstrip, Ashaig16:15

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Broadford Airstrip, Ashaig16:15

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Breakish - Breacais, Highland16:15

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Achadh a' Chùirn, Highland16:14

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Broadford - An t-Àth Leathann, Highland16:13

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Coire Beithe, Highland16:12

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Kilbride - Cille Bhrìghde, Highland16:12

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Torrin - Na Torrain, Highland16:11

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Camasunary - Camas Fhionnairigh, Highland16:09

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The Bad Step, Highland16:09

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Inner Seas15:56

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Cnoc Leathan, Highland15:55

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An Sgùman, Highland15:55

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Coire a' Ghrunnda, Highland15:54

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Coire nan Laogh, Highland15:53

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Cnoc Leathan, Highland15:53

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Coire a' Ghrunnda, Highland15:51

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Cnoc Leathan, Highland15:51