Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Airport, Glasgow Airport

Monday, 16 February 2026 | 17:26 | From Portnellan

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

On Monday, 16 February 2026 at 17:26, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Portnellan to Glasgow Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 59 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 42 miles at an average speed of 43 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3450 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
43 miles
3450 feet
dashboard average speed
43 mph
60 minutes
17:26
18:25
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Airport, Glasgow18:25

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Glasgow Airport, Glasgow18:20

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Glasgow Airport, Glasgow18:18

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Glasgow Airport, Glasgow18:17

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Renfrew18:16

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Glasgow18:14

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Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 18:14

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Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 17:45

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Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 17:43

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Queen Elizabeth Hospital17:43

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Glasgow17:37

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Clydebank17:37

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Hardgate17:37

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Faifley17:36

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Duntocher17:36

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Gartocharn17:33

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Loch Lomond17:32

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Balmaha17:32

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Cashell17:31

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Sallochy17:31

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Stronachlachar17:28

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Kinlochard17:28

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Stronachlachar17:28

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Loch Katrine17:28

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Portnellan17:27

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17:26

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