Coastguard Helicopter to Oban Airport

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 | 17:22 | From Kilchrenan

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Kilchrenan - Oban Airport, 06 May 2026, 16:22

On Wednesday, 6 May 2026 at 17:22, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Kilchrenan to Oban Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 15 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 11 miles at an average speed of 44 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3450 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
11 miles
3450 feet
dashboard average speed
44 mph
15 minutes
17:22
17:37
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Oban Airport, North Connel17:37

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Benderloch, Argyll and Bute17:28

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North Connel, Argyll and Bute17:28

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Connel, Argyll and Bute17:27

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Argyll and Bute, Argyll and Bute17:26

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Fearnoch, Argyll and Bute17:26

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Inveresragan, Argyll and Bute17:25

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Taynuilt, Argyll and Bute17:23

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B845, Argyll and Bute17:22