Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Airport

Saturday, 14 March 2026 | 16:59 | From Loch Lomond

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Loch Lomond to Glasgow Airport

On Saturday, 14 March 2026 at 16:59, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Loch Lomond to Glasgow Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 44 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 32 miles at an average speed of 44 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1675 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGX
Helicopter: G-MCGX

The helicopter G-MCGX 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: Nick (UK)

Distance travelled
32 miles
1675 feet
dashboard average speed
44 mph
44 minutes
16:59
17:43
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Airport, Glasgow17:43

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Glasgow Airport, Glasgow17:43

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Glasgow Airport, Glasgow17:42

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Renfrew, Renfrew17:40

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Glasgow, Glasgow17:40

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Renfrew, Renfrew17:40

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Glasgow, Glasgow17:39

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Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 17:38

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Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 17:14

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Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 17:12

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Queen Elizabeth Hospital17:12

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Glasgow, Glasgow17:10

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Renfrew, Renfrew17:09

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Glasgow, Glasgow17:09

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Clydebank, Clydebank17:08

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Erskine, Erskine17:08

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Old Kilpatrick, Old Kilpatrick17:07

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Bowling, Bowling17:07

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Milton, Milton17:06

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Dumbarton, Dumbarton17:06

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Bonhill, Bonhill17:05

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Jamestown, Jamestown17:05

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Balloch, Balloch17:05

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Loch Lomond17:03

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Luss, Luss17:02

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Loch Lomond17:00

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