Coastguard Helicopter to Broadford Airstrip

Sunday, 30 August 2026 | 20:12 | From Kinlochmoidart

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Kinlochmoidart - Broadford Airstrip, 30 August 2026, 19:12

On Sunday, 30 August 2026 at 20:12, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Kinlochmoidart to Broadford Airstrip. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 14 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 34 miles at an average speed of 148 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2175 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGP
Helicopter: G-MCGP

The helicopter G-MCGP 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: Jonathan Payne

Distance travelled
35 miles
2175 feet
dashboard average speed
148 mph
14 minutes
20:12
20:26
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Broadford Airstrip, Ashaig20:26

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Broadford Airstrip, Ashaig20:26

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Breakish - Breacais, Highland20:24

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Highland, Highland20:24

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Sleat - Slèite, Highland20:23

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Duisdalemore - Duisdeil Mòr, Highland20:22

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Inner Seas20:16

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Arisaig, Highland20:15

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Druimindarach, Highland20:15

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Highland, Highland20:15

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Inner Seas20:14

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Highland, Highland20:13

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A861, Highland20:12