Coastguard Helicopter to Oban Airport

Sunday, 29 March 2026 | 13:35 | From Highland

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Highland to Oban Airport

On Sunday, 29 March 2026 at 13:35, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Highland to Oban Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 19 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 28 miles at an average speed of 87 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2575 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
28 miles
2575 feet
dashboard average speed
87 mph
20 minutes
13:35
13:54
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Oban Airport, North Connel13:54

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North Connel, Hartlepool13:50

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Inner Seas13:49

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Benderloch, Argyll and Bute13:48

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Inner Seas13:39

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Ardgour, Highland13:38

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Highland, Highland13:38

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Be-Ach, Highland13:36

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Highland, Highland13:35