Sunday, 9 August 2026 | 20:06 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport
On Sunday, 9 August 2026 at 20:06, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to The Saddle. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 45 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 38 miles at an average speed of 51 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2025 feet.
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
A841, North Ayrshire20:51
The Saddle, North Ayrshire20:44
North Ayrshire, North Ayrshire20:43
Glenrosa, North Ayrshire20:42
Brodick, North Ayrshire20:42
Cladach, North Ayrshire20:41
Brodick, North Ayrshire20:40
Inner Seas20:15
Heads of Ayr Caravan Park, South Ayrshire20:15
South Ayrshire, South Ayrshire20:15
Alloway, South Ayrshire20:14
Ayr, South Ayrshire20:12
Prestwick, South Ayrshire20:11
Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire20:10
Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire20:06
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