Coastguard Helicopter to Argyll and Bute

Saturday, 28 March 2026 | 11:23 | From Connel

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Connel to Argyll and Bute

On Saturday, 28 March 2026 at 11:23, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Connel to Argyll and Bute. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 3 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 8 miles at an average speed of 160 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2175 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
8 miles
2175 feet
dashboard average speed
160 mph
4 minutes
11:23
11:26
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Argyll and Bute, Argyll and Bute11:26

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Argyll and Bute, Argyll and Bute11:25

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Glen Lonan Road, Argyll and Bute11:25

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Argyll and Bute, Argyll and Bute11:24

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Connel, Argyll and Bute11:23