Coastguard Helicopter to North Ayrshire, The String

Thursday, 21 May 2026 | 14:42 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Glasgow Prestwick Airport - North Ayrshire, 21 May 2026, 13:42

On Thursday, 21 May 2026 at 14:42, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to North Ayrshire. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 25 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 32 miles at an average speed of 77 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1025 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

33 miles

1025 feet

77 mph

26 minutes

14:42

15:08

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

The String, North Ayrshire15:08

North Ayrshire, North Ayrshire15:07

Glenrosa, North Ayrshire15:07

Brodick, North Ayrshire15:06

North Ayrshire, North Ayrshire15:06

Lamlash, North Ayrshire15:04

Glenkiln, North Ayrshire15:04

Lamlash, North Ayrshire15:03

Cordon, North Ayrshire15:03

Inner Seas14:55

Troon, South Ayrshire14:54

Prestwick, South Ayrshire14:54

Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire14:52

Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire14:51

Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire14:42

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