Coastguard Helicopter to Glen Nevis

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 | 10:27 | From North Ballachulish

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Ballachulish - Glen Nevis, 21 July 2026, 09:27

On Tuesday, 21 July 2026 at 10:27, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Ballachulish to Glen Nevis. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 15 miles at an average speed of 99 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 4100 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
16 miles
4100 feet
dashboard average speed
99 mph
10 minutes
10:27
10:36
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glen Nevis, Highland10:36

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Glen Nevis, Highland10:36

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Lochyside, Highland10:35

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Fort William, Highland10:35

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A82, Highland10:34

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North Ballachulish, Highland10:27