Coastguard Helicopter to Loch Lomond

Saturday, 2 May 2026 | 17:14 | From Glasgow Airport

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Glasgow Airport to Loch Lomond

On Saturday, 2 May 2026 at 17:14, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Airport to Loch Lomond. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 19 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 27 miles at an average speed of 88 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1150 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
28 miles
1150 feet
dashboard average speed
88 mph
19 minutes
17:14
17:33
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Loch Lomond, 17:33

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Loch Lomond17:31

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Ross Point, Stirling17:30

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Loch Lomond17:30

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Luss, Argyll and Bute17:29

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Loch Lomond17:28

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Balloch, West Dunbartonshire17:27

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Jamestown, West Dunbartonshire17:27

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Bonhill, West Dunbartonshire17:26

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Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire17:26

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Milton, West Dunbartonshire17:25

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Bishopton, Renfrewshire17:24

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Erskine, Renfrewshire17:23

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Paisley, Renfrewshire17:23

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Glasgow Airport, Glasgow17:22

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Glasgow Airport, Glasgow17:14