Coastguard Helicopter to Cumnock

Tuesday, 7 July 2026 | 21:36 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Glasgow Prestwick Airport - Cumnock, 07 July 2026, 20:36

On Tuesday, 7 July 2026 at 21:36, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Cumnock. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 11 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 15 miles at an average speed of 83 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3875 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
16 miles
3875 feet
dashboard average speed
83 mph
11 minutes
21:36
21:47
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cumnock, East Ayrshire21:47

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Lugar, East Ayrshire21:47

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Sorn, East Ayrshire21:46

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Catrine, East Ayrshire21:46

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Mauchline, East Ayrshire21:45

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Failford, South Ayrshire21:44

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Tarbolton, South Ayrshire21:43

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Mossblown, South Ayrshire21:42

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Craigie, South Ayrshire21:42

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire21:42

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire21:36