Saturday, 30 May 2026 | 17:55 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport
On Saturday, 30 May 2026 at 17:55, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Ayr. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 14 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 5 miles at an average speed of 20 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 525 feet.
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
Ayr, South Ayrshire18:09
Esplanade, South Ayrshire18:06
Esplanade, South Ayrshire18:06
Esplanade, South Ayrshire18:02
Esplanade, South Ayrshire18:01
Ayr, South Ayrshire17:59
Prestwick, South Ayrshire17:59
Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire17:58
Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire17:55
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