Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Friday, 27 February 2026 | 15:46 | From Brodick

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Brodick to Glasgow Prestwick Airport

On Friday, 27 February 2026 at 15:46, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Brodick to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 70 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 43 miles at an average speed of 38 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2875 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
44 miles
2875 feet
dashboard average speed
38 mph
70 minutes
15:46
16:56
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire16:56

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire16:47

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire16:45

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire16:44

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Prestwick16:44

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Hansel Village16:43

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Symington16:43

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Loans16:42

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Troon16:41

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Irvine16:41

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Troon16:23

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Irvine16:21

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Stevenston16:21

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Inner Seas16:15

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Brodick16:15

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Cladach16:15

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Brodick16:14

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