Thursday, 19 February 2026 | 22:28 | From Caldermill
On Thursday, 19 February 2026 at 22:28, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Caldermill to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 22 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 21 miles at an average speed of 58 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1550 feet.
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
Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire22:50
Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire22:50
Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire22:49
Prestwick22:48
Hansel Village22:48
Craigie22:47
Bogend22:47
Craigie22:45
Crossroads22:44
Galston22:43
Newmilns22:42
Darvel22:41
Priestland22:40
Drumclog22:38
Gilmourton22:38
Drumclog22:37
Caldermill22:37
Strathaven22:37
A71, 22:28
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