Monday, 24 August 2026 | 16:44 | From Knockdolian
On Monday, 24 August 2026 at 16:44, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Knockdolian to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 29 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 36 miles at an average speed of 76 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1075 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
Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire17:13
Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire17:13
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Craigie, South Ayrshire17:11
Mossblown, South Ayrshire17:11
St Quivox, South Ayrshire17:11
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Ayr, South Ayrshire17:09
Alloway, South Ayrshire17:09
South Ayrshire, South Ayrshire17:08
Genoch Farm, South Ayrshire17:08
Inner Seas17:06
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Kirkoswald, South Ayrshire17:05
Turnberry, South Ayrshire17:04
South Ayrshire, South Ayrshire17:04
Girvan, South Ayrshire16:48
Lendalfoot, South Ayrshire16:47
Colmonell, South Ayrshire16:46
South Ayrshire, South Ayrshire16:45
B7044, South Ayrshire16:44
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