Coastguard Helicopter to A85

Saturday, 28 March 2026 | 17:21 | From Connel

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Connel to A85

On Saturday, 28 March 2026 at 17:21, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Connel to A85. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 3 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 7 miles at an average speed of 165 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 800 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
800 feet
dashboard average speed
165 mph
3 minutes
17:21
17:23
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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A85, Argyll and Bute17:23

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Argyll and Bute, Argyll and Bute17:23

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Taynuilt, Argyll and Bute17:22

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Argyllshire, Warwickshire17:21

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Bonawe Road, Argyll and Bute17:21