Coastguard Helicopter to Loch Awe

Sunday, 12 April 2026 | 13:17 | From Lochawe

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Lochawe to Loch Awe

On Sunday, 12 April 2026 at 13:17, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Lochawe to Loch Awe. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 2 miles at an average speed of 15 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2300 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
2 miles
2300 feet
dashboard average speed
15 mph
8 minutes
13:17
13:25
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Loch Awe, 13:25

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Loch Awe13:25

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Lochawe, Argyll and Bute13:25

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Loch Awe13:18

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A85, Argyll and Bute13:17