Coastguard Helicopter to Argyll and Bute

Monday, 31 August 2026 | 16:20 | From Glasgow Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Glasgow Airport - Argyll and Bute, 31 August 2026, 15:20

On Monday, 31 August 2026 at 16:20, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Airport to Argyll and Bute. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 30 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 44 miles at an average speed of 90 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3075 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
44 miles
3075 feet
dashboard average speed
90 mph
30 minutes
16:20
16:49
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Argyll and Bute, Argyll and Bute16:49

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Argyll and Bute, Argyll and Bute16:48

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Inveraray, Argyll and Bute16:47

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Achnagoul, Argyll and Bute16:46

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Inveraray, Argyll and Bute16:46

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Argyll and Bute, Argyll and Bute16:46

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Inner Seas16:45

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Strachur, Argyll and Bute16:45

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Balliemore, Argyll and Bute16:44

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Glenbranter, Argyll and Bute16:44

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Argyll and Bute, Argyll and Bute16:43

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Creag Mholach, Argyll and Bute16:42

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Glenbranter, Argyll and Bute16:42

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Loch Eck16:42

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Strachur, Argyll and Bute16:42

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Coirantee, Argyll and Bute16:41

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Ardentinny, Argyll and Bute16:40

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Inner Seas16:33

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Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire16:32

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Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire16:32

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Bishopton, Renfrewshire16:30

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Erskine, Renfrewshire16:29

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Glasgow Airport, Glasgow16:29

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Glasgow Airport, Glasgow16:20