Coastguard Helicopter to Largs

Friday, 27 March 2026 | 13:14 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

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

On Friday, 27 March 2026 at 13:14, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Largs. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 21 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 23 miles at an average speed of 66 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
23 miles
1600 feet
dashboard average speed
66 mph
21 minutes
13:14
13:35
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Largs, North Ayrshire13:35

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Largs, North Ayrshire13:34

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Largs, North Ayrshire13:34

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Largs, North Ayrshire13:33

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Largs, North Ayrshire13:29

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Largs Road, North Ayrshire13:28

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North Ayrshire, North Ayrshire13:27

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Routdaneburn, North Ayrshire13:27

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Haining, North Ayrshire13:26

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North Ayrshire, North Ayrshire13:26

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Dalry, North Ayrshire13:24

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Auld Clay Road, North Ayrshire13:24

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Stevenston, North Ayrshire13:24

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Kilwinning, North Ayrshire13:22

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Irvine, North Ayrshire13:21

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Troon, South Ayrshire13:21

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Loans, South Ayrshire13:20

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Monkton, South Ayrshire13:19

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire13:19

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire13:14

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