Coastguard Helicopter to North Ayrshire, The String

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 | 21:24 | From Glenloig

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Glenloig to North Ayrshire

On Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 21:24, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glenloig to North Ayrshire. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 7 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 2 miles at an average speed of 15 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1800 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
2 miles
1800 feet
dashboard average speed
15 mph
8 minutes
21:24
21:31
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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The String, North Ayrshire21:31

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The String, North Ayrshire21:31

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The String, North Ayrshire21:31

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Glenloig, North Ayrshire21:30

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Glenloig, North Ayrshire21:26

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Glenloig, North Ayrshire21:25

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Glenloig, North Ayrshire21:24

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Glenloig, North Ayrshire21:24