Coastguard Helicopter to Lag Choan

Monday, 6 April 2026 | 14:51 | From Oban Airport

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Oban Airport to Lag Choan

On Monday, 6 April 2026 at 14:51, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Oban Airport to Lag Choan. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 18 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 8 miles at an average speed of 28 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 450 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
9 miles
450 feet
dashboard average speed
28 mph
18 minutes
14:51
15:09
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Lag Choan, Argyll and Bute15:09

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Argyll and Bute, Argyll and Bute15:08

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Inveresragan, Argyll and Bute15:07

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Argyll and Bute, Argyll and Bute15:06

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Dun Creagach, dun site, Argyll and Bute15:06

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Connel, Argyll and Bute15:05

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Lora View, Argyll and Bute15:05

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Oban Airport, North Connel14:53

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Oban Airport, North Connel14:51