Coastguard Helicopter to Portcullis Buttress

Monday, 29 June 2026 | 15:19 | From North Ayrshire

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Ayrshire - Portcullis Buttress, 29 June 2026, 14:19

On Monday, 29 June 2026 at 15:19, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Ayrshire to Portcullis Buttress. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 40 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 44 miles at an average speed of 67 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1850 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
44 miles
1850 feet
dashboard average speed
67 mph
40 minutes
15:19
15:58
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Portcullis Buttress, North Ayrshire15:58

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Portcullis Buttress, North Ayrshire15:58

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North Ayrshire, North Ayrshire15:44

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Catacol, North Ayrshire15:37

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Lochranza, North Ayrshire15:37

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Catacol, North Ayrshire15:34

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Craw, North Ayrshire15:33

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Catacol, North Ayrshire15:32

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Lochranza, North Ayrshire15:32

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Millhill, North Ayrshire15:31

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Narachan, North Ayrshire15:30

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Sàil an Ìm, North Ayrshire15:29

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North Ayrshire, North Ayrshire15:19