Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Airport

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 | 16:17 | From Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Queen Elizabeth Hospital - Glasgow Airport, 03 March 2026, 16:17

On Tuesday, 3 March 2026 at 16:17, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Queen Elizabeth Hospital to Glasgow Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 7 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 4 miles at an average speed of 40 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 625 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
5 miles
625 feet
dashboard average speed
40 mph
7 minutes
16:17
16:23
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Airport, Glasgow16:23

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Glasgow Airport, Glasgow16:21

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Glasgow Airport, Glasgow16:20

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Glasgow Airport, Glasgow16:20

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Argyll Avenue, 16:19

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Renfrew16:18

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Glasgow16:17

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Queen Elizabeth Hospital16:17