Coastguard Helicopter to Brodick, Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Monday, 23 March 2026 | 18:37 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

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

On Monday, 23 March 2026 at 18:37, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Brodick. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 70 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 57 miles at an average speed of 49 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1600 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
58 miles
1600 feet
dashboard average speed
49 mph
71 minutes
18:37
19:47
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Brodick, Brodick19:32

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Cladach, Cladach19:32

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Brodick, Brodick19:30

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Cladach, Cladach19:30

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Brodick, Brodick19:28

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Inner Seas18:48

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Saltcoats, Saltcoats18:48

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Stevenston, Stevenston18:46

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Irvine, Irvine18:45

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Troon, Troon18:44

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Loans, Loans18:43

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Symington, Symington18:43

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Hansel Village, Hansel Village18:43

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Prestwick, Prestwick18:42

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire18:40

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire18:37