Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Sunday, 29 March 2026 | 20:51 | From Brodick

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

On Sunday, 29 March 2026 at 20:51, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Brodick to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 24 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 26 miles at an average speed of 66 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
26 miles
550 feet
dashboard average speed
66 mph
24 minutes
20:51
21:15
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire21:15

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire21:14

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire21:11

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Prestwick, South Ayrshire21:11

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Ayr, South Ayrshire21:11

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Troon, South Ayrshire21:10

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Inner Seas21:04

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Brodick, North Ayrshire21:04

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A841, North Ayrshire21:03

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A841, North Ayrshire21:03

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A841, North Ayrshire20:54

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A841, North Ayrshire20:53

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Fishermans Walk, North Ayrshire20:51