Coastguard Helicopter to Brodick, A841

Thursday, 26 March 2026 | 23:06 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

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

On Thursday, 26 March 2026 at 23:06, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Brodick. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 23 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 25 miles at an average speed of 65 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 550 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
550 feet
dashboard average speed
65 mph
23 minutes
23:06
23:29
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Brodick, Brodick23:29

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A841, Brodick23:29

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A841, Brodick23:28

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Brodick, Brodick23:27

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Cladach, Cladach23:27

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Brodick, Brodick23:25

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Inner Seas23:16

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Troon, Troon23:16

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Loans, Loans23:16

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Prestwick, Prestwick23:15

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire23:15

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire23:06