Coastguard Helicopter to The Saddle, A841

Sunday, 9 August 2026 | 20:06 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Glasgow Prestwick Airport - The Saddle, 09 August 2026, 19:06

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.

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
38 miles
2025 feet
dashboard average speed
51 mph
46 minutes
20:06
20:51
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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A841, North Ayrshire20:51

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The Saddle, North Ayrshire20:44

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North Ayrshire, North Ayrshire20:43

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Glenrosa, North Ayrshire20:42

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Brodick, North Ayrshire20:42

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Cladach, North Ayrshire20:41

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Brodick, North Ayrshire20:40

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Inner Seas20:15

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Heads of Ayr Caravan Park, South Ayrshire20:15

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South Ayrshire, South Ayrshire20:15

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Alloway, South Ayrshire20:14

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Ayr, South Ayrshire20:12

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Prestwick, South Ayrshire20:11

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire20:10

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire20:06