Coastguard Helicopter to Clachan, Tarbert Road

Sunday, 26 April 2026 | 3:45 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

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

On Sunday, 26 April 2026 at 3:45, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Clachan. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 18 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 42 miles at an average speed of 137 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1750 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
42 miles
1750 feet
dashboard average speed
137 mph
19 minutes
03:45
04:04
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Tarbert Road, Argyll and Bute04:04

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Clachan, Argyll and Bute04:04

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Kennacraig, Argyll and Bute04:03

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Argyll and Bute, Argyll and Bute04:03

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Claonaig, Argyll and Bute04:02

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Inner Seas03:52

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Irvine, North Ayrshire03:51

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Troon, South Ayrshire03:51

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Loans, South Ayrshire03:50

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Monkton, South Ayrshire03:50

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Hansel Village, South Ayrshire03:49

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Prestwick, South Ayrshire03:49

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Prestwick, South Ayrshire03:49

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire03:45