Coastguard Helicopter to Brodick, A841

Tuesday, 14 April 2026 | 1:41 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

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

On Tuesday, 14 April 2026 at 1:41, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Brodick. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 16 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 26 miles at an average speed of 97 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1425 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
27 miles
1425 feet
dashboard average speed
97 mph
17 minutes
01:41
01:57
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Brodick, North Ayrshire01:57

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A841, North Ayrshire01:57

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Brodick, North Ayrshire01:56

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Cladach, North Ayrshire01:55

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North Ayrshire, North Ayrshire01:55

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Brodick, North Ayrshire01:54

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Cladach, North Ayrshire01:54

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North Ayrshire, North Ayrshire01:53

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Brodick, North Ayrshire01:53

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Inner Seas01:46

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Troon, South Ayrshire01:46

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Loans, South Ayrshire01:46

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Monkton, South Ayrshire01:45

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Prestwick, South Ayrshire01:45

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire01:44

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire01:41