Coastguard Helicopter to Essan, Road to the Isles

Friday, 16 October 2026 | 16:22 | From Inner Seas

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inner Seas - Essan, 16 October 2026, 15:22

On Friday, 16 October 2026 at 16:22, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inner Seas to Essan. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 5 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 13 miles at an average speed of 171 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1150 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGG
Helicopter: G-MCGG

The helicopter G-MCGG 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: Mark Harkin

Distance travelled
14 miles
1150 feet
dashboard average speed
171 mph
5 minutes
16:22
16:27
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Road to the Isles, Highland16:27

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Highland, Highland16:27

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Lochailort, Highland16:26

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Polnish, Highland16:25

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Highland, Highland16:25

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Arka Unskel, dun, Highland16:24

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Highland, Highland16:24

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Arisaig, Highland16:23

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Inner Seas, 16:22