Coastguard Helicopter to Ardentinny, A815

Saturday, 19 September 2026 | 12:27 | From Glasgow Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Glasgow Airport - Ardentinny, 19 September 2026, 11:27

On Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 12:27, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Airport to Ardentinny. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGU. The flight lasted 21 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 31 miles at an average speed of 88 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1375 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGU
Helicopter: G-MCGU

The helicopter G-MCGU 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: Steve Lynes

Distance travelled
31 miles
1375 feet
dashboard average speed
88 mph
21 minutes
12:27
12:48
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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A815, Argyll and Bute12:48

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Loch Eck12:47

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Strachur, Argyll and Bute12:46

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Sandhaven, Argyll and Bute12:45

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Inner Seas12:39

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Port Glasgow, Inverclyde12:38

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Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire12:37

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Kilmacolm, Inverclyde12:37

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Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire12:36

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Bishopton, Renfrewshire12:36

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Houston, Renfrewshire12:36

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Bishopton, Renfrewshire12:35

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Linwood, Renfrewshire12:35

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Erskine, Renfrewshire12:34

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Renfrew, Renfrewshire12:34

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Glasgow Airport, Glasgow12:33

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Glasgow Airport, Glasgow12:27