Coastguard Helicopter to Blair Atholl Airfield

Sunday, 22 March 2026 | 12:49 | From Bridge of Tilt

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Bridge of Tilt to Blair Atholl Airfield

On Sunday, 22 March 2026 at 12:49, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Bridge of Tilt to Blair Atholl Airfield. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 20 miles at an average speed of 129 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3950 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
20 miles
3950 feet
dashboard average speed
129 mph
10 minutes
12:49
12:59
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Blair Atholl Airfield, Blair Atholl12:59

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Bridge of Tilt, Bridge of Tilt12:58

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12:49