Coastguard Helicopter to Loch Glass, Loch Glass

Monday, 23 February 2026 | 19:17 | From Loch Glass

On Monday, 23 February 2026 at 19:17, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Loch Glass to Loch Glass. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 2 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 2 miles at an average speed of 74 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2725 feet.

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