Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Airport

Monday, 25 May 2026 | 18:34 | From Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Queen Elizabeth Hospital - Glasgow Airport, 25 May 2026, 17:34

On Monday, 25 May 2026 at 18:34, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Queen Elizabeth Hospital to Glasgow Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 49 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 5 miles at an average speed of 6 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 850 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGP
Helicopter: G-MCGP

The helicopter G-MCGP 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: Jonathan Payne

Distance travelled
5 miles
850 feet
dashboard average speed
6 mph
49 minutes
18:34
19:23
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Airport, Glasgow19:23

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Glasgow Airport, Glasgow18:41

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Glasgow Airport, Glasgow18:40

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Glasgow Airport, Glasgow18:39

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Glasgow Airport, Glasgow18:39

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Renfrew, Renfrewshire18:38

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Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire18:38

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Meadowside Street, Renfrewshire18:38

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Renfrew, Renfrewshire18:37

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Glasgow, Glasgow City18:37

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Renfrew, Renfrewshire18:37

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Glasgow, Glasgow City18:36

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Queen Elizabeth Hospital18:34