Coastguard Helicopter to North Ayrshire, Glenrosa

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 | 9:55 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Glasgow Prestwick Airport - North Ayrshire, 24 June 2026, 08:55

On Wednesday, 24 June 2026 at 9:55, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to North Ayrshire. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 30 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 27 miles at an average speed of 56 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1150 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
28 miles
1150 feet
dashboard average speed
56 mph
30 minutes
09:55
10:25
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Ayrshire, North Ayrshire10:25

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Glenrosa, North Ayrshire10:24

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North Ayrshire, North Ayrshire10:12

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Brodick, North Ayrshire10:11

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Cladach, North Ayrshire10:10

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Brodick, North Ayrshire10:10

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North Corriegills, North Ayrshire10:10

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Inner Seas10:02

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Troon, South Ayrshire10:01

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NCN7, South Ayrshire10:00

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire09:55