Coastguard Helicopter to Argyll and Bute

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 | 18:16 | From North Connel

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Connel - Argyll and Bute, 13 May 2026, 17:16

On Wednesday, 13 May 2026 at 18:16, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Connel to Argyll and Bute. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 4 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 10 miles at an average speed of 149 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2350 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
2350 feet
dashboard average speed
149 mph
5 minutes
18:16
18:20
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Argyll and Bute, Argyll and Bute18:20

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Argyll and Bute, Argyll and Bute18:19

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Glen Lonan, Argyll and Bute18:19

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Argyll and Bute, Argyll and Bute18:18

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Connel, Argyll and Bute18:17

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North Connel, Argyll and Bute18:16