Coastguard Helicopter to Irish Sea

Thursday, 4 June 2026 | 14:11 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Glasgow Prestwick Airport - Irish Sea, 04 June 2026, 13:11

On Thursday, 4 June 2026 at 14:11, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Irish Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 36 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 61 miles at an average speed of 102 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1425 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
62 miles
1425 feet
dashboard average speed
102 mph
36 minutes
14:11
14:47
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Irish Sea, 14:47

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Irish Sea14:36

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Inner Seas14:19

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Alloway, South Ayrshire14:18

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Ayr, South Ayrshire14:17

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Prestwick, South Ayrshire14:16

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire14:15

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire14:11