Coastguard Helicopter to Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 | 15:32 | From Tyndrum

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Tyndrum - Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 03 March 2026, 15:32

On Tuesday, 3 March 2026 at 15:32, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Tyndrum to Queen Elizabeth Hospital. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 21 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 41 miles at an average speed of 118 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3275 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
42 miles
3275 feet
dashboard average speed
118 mph
22 minutes
15:32
15:53
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Queen Elizabeth Hospital15:53

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Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 15:52

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Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 15:50

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Queen Elizabeth Hospital15:50

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Glasgow15:47

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Hardgate15:46

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Faifley15:45

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Duntocher15:45

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Clydebank15:45

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Croftamie15:43

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Gartocharn15:42

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Milton of Buchanan15:42

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Balmaha15:41

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Corriehichon15:37

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Stronachlachar15:37

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Tyndrum, 15:32