Monday, 6 April 2026 | 18:57 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport
On Monday, 6 April 2026 at 18:57, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Dumfries and Galloway. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 30 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 35 miles at an average speed of 72 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2225 feet.
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
Dumfries and Galloway, Dumfries and Galloway19:26
Dumfries and Galloway, Dumfries and Galloway19:20
Glenhead, Dumfries and Galloway19:20
Dumfries and Galloway, Dumfries and Galloway19:17
East Ayrshire, East Ayrshire19:15
Fore Starr, East Ayrshire19:14
East Ayrshire, East Ayrshire19:12
Loch Doon19:11
East Ayrshire, East Ayrshire19:10
Bellsbank, East Ayrshire19:09
Dalmellington, East Ayrshire19:08
Knockkippen Moss, East Ayrshire19:08
Waterside, East Ayrshire19:08
Patna, East Ayrshire19:07
Polnessan, East Ayrshire19:07
East Ayrshire, East Ayrshire19:06
Coylton, South Ayrshire19:06
Hollybush, South Ayrshire19:06
Coylton, South Ayrshire19:04
South Ayrshire, South Ayrshire19:04
St Quivox, South Ayrshire19:03
Mossblown, South Ayrshire19:03
Prestwick Bypass, South Ayrshire19:03
Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire19:02
Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire18:57
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