Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Airport

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 | 19:22 | From Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Queen Elizabeth Hospital - Glasgow Airport, 30 September 2026, 18:22

On Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 19:22, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Queen Elizabeth Hospital to Glasgow Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 41 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 5 miles at an average speed of 8 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 875 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
6 miles
875 feet
dashboard average speed
8 mph
42 minutes
19:22
20:03
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Airport, Glasgow20:03

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Glasgow Airport, Glasgow19:50

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Glasgow Airport, Glasgow19:49

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Glasgow Airport, Glasgow19:49

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Renfrew, Renfrewshire19:48

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Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire19:48

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Renfrew, Renfrewshire19:47

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Glasgow, Glasgow City19:46

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Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 19:45

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Queen Elizabeth Hospital19:22