Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Airport, Glasgow Airport

Sunday, 25 January 2026 | 19:49 | From Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Airport, Glasgow Airport

On Sunday, 25 January 2026 at 19:49, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Queen Elizabeth Hospital to Glasgow Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 29 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 10 miles at an average speed of 21 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1250 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
10 miles
1250 feet
dashboard average speed
21 mph
29 minutes
19:49
20:17
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Airport, Glasgow20:17

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Glasgow Airport, Glasgow20:17

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Glasgow Airport, Glasgow20:15

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Glasgow Airport, Glasgow20:12

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Linwood20:12

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Elderslie20:11

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Paisley20:09

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Renfrew20:09

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Glasgow20:07

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Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 20:07

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Queen Elizabeth Hospital19:49