Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Monday, 29 June 2026 | 10:33 | From Troon

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Troon - Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 29 June 2026, 09:33

On Monday, 29 June 2026 at 10:33, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Troon to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 43 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 13 miles at an average speed of 19 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 775 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
14 miles
775 feet
dashboard average speed
19 mph
44 minutes
10:33
11:17
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire11:17

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire11:16

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire11:14

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Prestwick, South Ayrshire11:14

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Hansel Village, South Ayrshire11:13

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Symington, South Ayrshire11:13

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Loans, South Ayrshire11:12

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Troon, South Ayrshire11:11

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Irvine, North Ayrshire11:09

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Troon, South Ayrshire11:09

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Troon, South Ayrshire10:33