Coastguard Helicopter to North Connel, Old Shore Road

Sunday, 10 May 2026 | 20:25 | From Taynuilt

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Taynuilt - North Connel, 10 May 2026, 19:25

On Sunday, 10 May 2026 at 20:25, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Taynuilt to North Connel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 5 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 9 miles at an average speed of 110 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1000 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
1000 feet
dashboard average speed
110 mph
5 minutes
20:25
20:30
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Old Shore Road, Argyll and Bute20:30

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North Connel, Argyll and Bute20:30

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Connel, Argyll and Bute20:28

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Argyll and Bute, Argyll and Bute20:28

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Fearnoch, Argyll and Bute20:27

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A85, Argyll and Bute20:25