Coastguard Helicopter to Argyll and Bute, A849

Tuesday, 14 April 2026 | 11:44 | From Oban Airport

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

On Tuesday, 14 April 2026 at 11:44, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Oban Airport to Argyll and Bute. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 11 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 18 miles at an average speed of 94 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1025 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
18 miles
1025 feet
dashboard average speed
94 mph
12 minutes
11:44
11:55
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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A849, Argyll and Bute11:55

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Argyll and Bute, Argyll and Bute11:54

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Inner Seas11:48

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Oban Airport, North Connel11:46

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Oban Airport, North Connel11:44

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