Coastguard Helicopter to North Ayrshire, The String
Monday, 20 July 2026 | 14:38 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport
On Monday, 20 July 2026 at 14:38, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to North Ayrshire. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 19 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 26 miles at an average speed of 82 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 700 feet.
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
26 miles
700 feet
82 mph
19 minutes
14:38
14:57
Route
The String, North Ayrshire14:57
North Ayrshire, North Ayrshire14:56
Glenrosa, North Ayrshire14:56
Brodick, North Ayrshire14:55
North Corriegills, North Ayrshire14:54
Inner Seas14:47
Troon, South Ayrshire14:46
Loans, South Ayrshire14:46
Troon, South Ayrshire14:46
NCN7, South Ayrshire14:45
Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire14:38
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