Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Tuesday, 14 April 2026 | 2:11 | From Brodick

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

On Tuesday, 14 April 2026 at 2:11, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Brodick to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 18 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 23 miles at an average speed of 76 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1325 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
24 miles
1325 feet
dashboard average speed
76 mph
19 minutes
02:11
02:29
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire02:29

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire02:25

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire02:24

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire02:24

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire02:22

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Prestwick, South Ayrshire02:22

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Monkton, South Ayrshire02:21

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Troon, South Ayrshire02:20

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Inner Seas02:13

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North Corriegills, North Ayrshire02:13

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A841, North Ayrshire02:11

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