Coastguard Helicopter to Eyre - Eighre, A87

Saturday, 19 September 2026 | 19:36 | From Inner Seas

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inner Seas - Eyre - Eighre, 19 September 2026, 18:36

On Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 19:36, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inner Seas to Eyre - Eighre. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 23 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 33 miles at an average speed of 87 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1850 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
34 miles
1850 feet
dashboard average speed
87 mph
23 minutes
19:36
19:58
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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A87, Highland19:58

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Eyre - Eighre, Highland19:58

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Kensaleyre - Ceann Sàil Eighre, Highland19:56

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Annishader - Ainiseadar, Highland19:56

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Borve - Borbh, Highland19:55

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Portree - Port Rìgh, Highland19:54

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Achachork - Achadh a' Choirce, Highland19:52

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Portree - Port Rìgh, Highland19:51

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Old Man Of Storr, dun site, Highland19:50

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Staffin - Stafainn, Highland19:49

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Inner Seas19:47

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Staffin - Stafainn, Highland19:42

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Inner Seas, 19:36