Coastguard Helicopter to Troon

Monday, 29 June 2026 | 10:02 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Glasgow Prestwick Airport - Troon, 29 June 2026, 09:02

On Monday, 29 June 2026 at 10:02, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Troon. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 30 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 30 miles at an average speed of 60 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1250 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
30 miles
1250 feet
dashboard average speed
60 mph
30 minutes
10:02
10:32
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Troon, South Ayrshire10:32

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Troon, South Ayrshire10:31

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Irvine, North Ayrshire10:30

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Braemore Wood, South Ayrshire10:29

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Troon, South Ayrshire10:27

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Inner Seas10:16

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Ayr, South Ayrshire10:15

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Prestwick, South Ayrshire10:13

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire10:13

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire10:12

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire10:11

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire10:02