Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Monday, 29 June 2026 | 16:00 | From Creag Ghlas

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Creag Ghlas - Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 29 June 2026, 15:00

On Monday, 29 June 2026 at 16:00, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Creag Ghlas to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 15 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 31 miles at an average speed of 125 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1200 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
31 miles
1200 feet
dashboard average speed
125 mph
15 minutes
16:00
16:15
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire16:15

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire16:14

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Prestwick, South Ayrshire16:14

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Hansel Village, South Ayrshire16:13

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Symington, South Ayrshire16:13

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Loans, South Ayrshire16:12

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Troon, South Ayrshire16:11

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Irvine, North Ayrshire16:10

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Stevenston, North Ayrshire16:09

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Saltcoats, North Ayrshire16:08

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Inner Seas16:01

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Sannox, North Ayrshire16:01

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The Bastion, North Ayrshire16:00

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Creag Ghlas, North Ayrshire16:00