Coastguard Helicopter to Coire an Lochain

Monday, 24 August 2026 | 17:19 | From North Ballachulish

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Ballachulish - Coire an Lochain, 24 August 2026, 16:19

On Monday, 24 August 2026 at 17:19, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Ballachulish to Coire an Lochain. 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 155 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

6 miles

3625 feet

155 mph

2 minutes

17:19

17:21

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

Coire an Lochain, Highland17:21

Coire Dearg, Highland17:21

Highland, Highland17:20

Glencoe, Highland17:20

B863, Highland17:19

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