Thursday, 9 April 2026 | 6:07 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport
On Thursday, 9 April 2026 at 6:07, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Sandford. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 18 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 28 miles at an average speed of 96 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 4025 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
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Willochsheuch Moss, South Lanarkshire06:24
Feeshie Rig, South Lanarkshire06:24
Glen Gavel, South Lanarkshire06:24
Gilmourton, South Lanarkshire06:23
Blackloch Moss, South Lanarkshire06:22
South Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire06:22
Pennal Burn Linn, East Ayrshire06:22
Grange Muir, East Ayrshire06:22
Weitshaw Muir, East Ayrshire06:21
Sorn, East Ayrshire06:21
Catrine, East Ayrshire06:20
Mauchline, East Ayrshire06:20
East Ayrshire, East Ayrshire06:19
Ochiltree, East Ayrshire06:18
Coalhall, East Ayrshire06:18
East Ayrshire, East Ayrshire06:17
Annbank, South Ayrshire06:17
Mossblown, South Ayrshire06:16
St Quivox, South Ayrshire06:16
Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire06:15
Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire06:07
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