Coastguard Helicopter to Coire Dearg

Monday, 10 August 2026 | 14:35 | From North Ballachulish

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Ballachulish - Coire Dearg, 10 August 2026, 13:35

On Monday, 10 August 2026 at 14:35, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Ballachulish to Coire Dearg. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 2 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 5 miles at an average speed of 146 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3625 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
6 miles
3625 feet
dashboard average speed
146 mph
3 minutes
14:35
14:37
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Coire Dearg, Highland14:37

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Highland, Highland14:36

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Ballachulish, Highland14:35

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B863, Highland14:35