Coastguard Helicopter to Plockton Airstrip

Thursday, 16 July 2026 | 16:39 | From Lusa

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Lusa - Plockton Airstrip, 16 July 2026, 15:39

On Thursday, 16 July 2026 at 16:39, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Lusa to Plockton Airstrip. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 5 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 8 miles at an average speed of 102 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 475 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
8 miles
475 feet
dashboard average speed
102 mph
5 minutes
16:39
16:43
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Plockton Airstrip, Plockton16:43

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Plockton Airstrip, Plockton16:43

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Inner Seas16:40

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Lusa, Highland16:39