Coastguard Helicopter to Argyll and Bute

Thursday, 16 April 2026 | 16:38 | From Taynuilt

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

On Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 16:38, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Taynuilt to Argyll and Bute. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 3 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 6 miles at an average speed of 125 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1275 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
6 miles
1275 feet
dashboard average speed
125 mph
3 minutes
16:38
16:40
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Argyll and Bute, Argyll and Bute16:40

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Argyll and Bute, Argyll and Bute16:40

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Inveresragan, Argyll and Bute16:39

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A85, Argyll and Bute16:38