Coastguard Helicopter on its way from The Saddle

Wednesday, 8 July 2026 | 22:41

On Wednesday, 8 July 2026 | 22:41 at 22:41, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from The Saddle and is now flying over Inner Seas. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight has been in the air for 64 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 28 miles at an average speed of 27 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2200 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
29 miles
2200 feet
dashboard average speed
27 mph
65 minutes
22:41
23:45:26
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inner Seas23:45

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Inner Seas23:05

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Lamlash, North Ayrshire23:05

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Brodick, North Ayrshire23:04

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Glenrosa, North Ayrshire23:04

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North Ayrshire, North Ayrshire22:52

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Portcullis Buttress, North Ayrshire22:51

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North Ayrshire, North Ayrshire22:41

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A841, North Ayrshire22:41