Coastguard Helicopter to Brodick, Fishermans Walk

Sunday, 29 March 2026 | 20:32 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

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

On Sunday, 29 March 2026 at 20:32, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Brodick. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 19 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 23 miles at an average speed of 71 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 525 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
24 miles
525 feet
dashboard average speed
71 mph
20 minutes
20:32
20:52
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Fishermans Walk, North Ayrshire20:52

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Brodick, North Ayrshire20:50

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North Corriegills, North Ayrshire20:49

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Inner Seas20:41

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Troon, South Ayrshire20:41

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Loans, South Ayrshire20:40

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Monkton, South Ayrshire20:40

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Prestwick, South Ayrshire20:40

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire20:39

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire20:32