Coastguard Helicopter to Coire na Gaoithe 'n Ear

Thursday, 27 August 2026 | 20:03 | From Bealach Allt na Cruaiche

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Bealach Allt na Cruaiche - Coire na Gaoithe 'n Ear, 27 August 2026, 19:03

On Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 20:03, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Bealach Allt na Cruaiche to Coire na Gaoithe 'n Ear. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 6 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 14 miles at an average speed of 139 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3425 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
15 miles
3425 feet
dashboard average speed
139 mph
7 minutes
20:03
20:09
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Coire na Gaoithe 'n Ear, Highland20:09

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Coire na Gaoithe 'n Ear, Highland20:08

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Coire na Cuairtich, Highland20:07

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Loch Nevis, Highland20:07

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Màm na Cloich' Airde, Highland20:07

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Gleann an Lochain Eanaiche, Highland20:06

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Meall nan Each, Highland20:06

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Coire Odhar Mòr, Highland20:05

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Glenfinnan, Highland20:04

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Loch Shiel20:03

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Guesachan, Highland20:03

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Coire Cruinn, Highland20:03

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Bealach Allt na Cruaiche, Highland20:03