Coastguard Helicopter to The Saddle, A841

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 | 14:44 | From Lòn nan Cuilc

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Lòn nan Cuilc to The Saddle

On Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 14:44, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Lòn nan Cuilc to The Saddle. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 15 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 7 miles at an average speed of 30 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1600 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
8 miles
1600 feet
dashboard average speed
30 mph
15 minutes
14:44
14:58
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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The Saddle, North Ayrshire14:58

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A841, North Ayrshire14:58

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A841, North Ayrshire14:57

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The Saddle, North Ayrshire14:55

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North Ayrshire, North Ayrshire14:54

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The Saddle, North Ayrshire14:52

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Portcullis Buttress, North Ayrshire14:51

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The Saddle, North Ayrshire14:50

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Portcullis Buttress, North Ayrshire14:49

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Creag Ghlas, North Ayrshire14:49

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The Bastion, North Ayrshire14:48

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North Ayrshire, North Ayrshire14:48

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Lòn nan Cuilc, North Ayrshire14:47

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Lòn nan Cuilc, North Ayrshire14:46

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Lòn nan Cuilc, North Ayrshire14:44

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Laggantuin, North Ayrshire14:44

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Lòn nan Cuilc, North Ayrshire14:44