Coastguard Helicopter to Caldermill, A71

Thursday, 19 February 2026 | 21:49 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Caldermill, A71

On Thursday, 19 February 2026 at 21:49, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Caldermill. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 38 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 24 miles at an average speed of 39 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1400 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
25 miles
1400 feet
dashboard average speed
39 mph
38 minutes
21:49
22:26
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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A71, 22:26

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Caldermill22:23

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Drumclog22:22

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Caldermill22:14

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Drumclog22:13

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Caldermill22:12

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Strathaven22:12

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Caldermill22:02

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Drumclog22:01

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Priestland22:00

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Darvel21:59

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Newmilns21:59

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Galston21:58

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Crossroads21:57

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Tarbolton21:56

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Craigie21:56

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Prestwick21:55

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire21:53

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire21:49