Coastguard Helicopter to Irish Sea

Friday, 3 April 2026 | 13:55 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

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

On Friday, 3 April 2026 at 13:55, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Irish Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 30 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 54 miles at an average speed of 111 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 900 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
55 miles
900 feet
dashboard average speed
111 mph
30 minutes
13:55
14:25
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Irish Sea, 14:25

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Irish Sea, 14:24

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Irish Sea, 14:24

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Irish Sea, 14:23

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Irish Sea, 14:23

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Irish Sea, 14:23

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Irish Sea, 14:23

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Irish Sea14:22

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Inner Seas, 14:21

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Inner Seas, 14:20

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Inner Seas, 14:20

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Inner Seas, 14:19

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Inner Seas, 14:19

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Inner Seas, 14:19

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Inner Seas14:03

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Alloway, South Ayrshire14:02

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Ayr, South Ayrshire14:01

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Prestwick, South Ayrshire14:00

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire13:58

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire13:55