Coastguard Helicopter to Hunter's Meadow

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 | 23:21 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Glasgow Prestwick Airport - Hunter's Meadow, 28 July 2026, 22:21

On Tuesday, 28 July 2026 at 23:21, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Hunter's Meadow. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 14 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 17 miles at an average speed of 72 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 6025 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
17 miles
6025 feet
dashboard average speed
72 mph
15 minutes
23:21
23:35
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Hunter's Meadow, East Ayrshire23:35

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Waterside, East Ayrshire23:35

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Fenwick, East Ayrshire23:34

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East Ayrshire, East Ayrshire23:34

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Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire23:33

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Earlston, East Ayrshire23:33

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South Ayrshire, South Ayrshire23:32

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Dundonald, South Ayrshire23:31

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Loans, South Ayrshire23:30

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Troon, South Ayrshire23:30

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Prestwick, South Ayrshire23:29

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire23:28

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire23:21