Coastguard Helicopter to Glenbranter, West Side Of Loch Eck Track Benmore to Glenbranter

Friday, 6 February 2026 | 16:15 | From Monkton

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Glenbranter, West Side Of Loch Eck Track Benmore to Glenbranter

On Friday, 6 February 2026 at 16:15, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Monkton to Glenbranter. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 21 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 49 miles at an average speed of 142 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2100 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGZ
Helicopter: G-MCGZ

The helicopter G-MCGZ 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: Andrewrabbott

Distance travelled
49 miles
2100 feet
dashboard average speed
142 mph
21 minutes
16:15
16:35
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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West Side Of Loch Eck Track Benmore to Glenbranter, 16:35

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Glenbranter16:33

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Strachur16:33

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Benmore16:32

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Deer Park Cottages16:32

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Sandhaven16:31

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Inner Seas16:24

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Largs16:23

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Kilbirnie16:21

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Glengarnock16:21

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Kilbirnie16:21

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Beith16:20

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Barrmill16:20

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Auchenmade16:20

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Kilwinning16:20

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Auchentiber16:19

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Kilwinning16:19

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Torranyard16:18

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Lawthorn16:18

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Irvine16:18

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Dreghorn16:17

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Drybridge16:17

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Dundonald16:16

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Loans16:15

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Symington16:15

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Kilmarnock Road, 16:15