Coastguard Helicopter to Benderloch, A828

Thursday, 30 April 2026 | 15:05 | From Oban Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Oban Airport - Benderloch, 30 April 2026, 14:05

On Thursday, 30 April 2026 at 15:05, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Oban Airport to Benderloch. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 9 miles at an average speed of 50 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 500 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
9 miles
500 feet
dashboard average speed
50 mph
11 minutes
15:05
15:16
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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A828, Argyll and Bute15:16

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Benderloch, Argyll and Bute15:15

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Inner Seas, 15:12

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North Connel, Argyll and Bute15:12

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Oban Airport, North Connel15:11

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Inner Seas15:09

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North Connel, Argyll and Bute15:08

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Oban Airport, North Connel15:05