Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Friday, 3 April 2026 | 20:53 | From North Ayrshire

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

On Friday, 3 April 2026 at 20:53, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Ayrshire to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 16 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 32 miles at an average speed of 120 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3350 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
33 miles
3350 feet
dashboard average speed
120 mph
17 minutes
20:53
21:09
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire21:09

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire21:07

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Prestwick, South Ayrshire21:06

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Troon, South Ayrshire21:05

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Inner Seas20:58

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North Corriegills, North Ayrshire20:58

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Brodick, North Ayrshire20:57

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Glenrosa, North Ayrshire20:57

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North Ayrshire, North Ayrshire20:56

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Monyquil, North Ayrshire20:56

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North Ayrshire, North Ayrshire20:56

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Druid, North Ayrshire20:55

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North Ayrshire, North Ayrshire20:53