Coastguard Helicopter to Coire an Lochain

Tuesday, 25 August 2026 | 17:46 | From Leachd an Uillt Riabhaich

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Leachd an Uillt Riabhaich - Coire an Lochain, 25 August 2026, 16:46

On Tuesday, 25 August 2026 at 17:46, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Leachd an Uillt Riabhaich to Coire an Lochain. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 25 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 18 miles at an average speed of 44 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3225 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
19 miles
3225 feet
dashboard average speed
44 mph
26 minutes
17:46
18:11
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Coire an Lochain, Highland18:11

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Coire an Lochain, Highland18:11

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Leachd an Uillt Riabhaich, Highland18:11

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Loch Eilde Mor18:10

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Leachd an Uillt Riabhaich, Highland18:09

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An Cumhann, Highland18:00

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Highland, Highland17:59

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Leachd an Uillt Riabhaich, Highland17:59

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Coire nan Laogh, Highland17:58

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An Cumhann, Highland17:58

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Highland, Highland17:57

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Loch Eilde Mor17:57

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Leachd an Uillt Riabhaich, Highland17:56

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Loch Eilde Mor17:55

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Leachd an Uillt Riabhaich, Highland17:54

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Highland, Highland17:52

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Leachd an Uillt Riabhaich, Highland17:52

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Loch Eilde Mor17:51

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Leachd an Uillt Riabhaich, Highland17:46