Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Monday, 24 August 2026 | 16:44 | From Knockdolian

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Knockdolian - Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 24 August 2026, 15:44

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.

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
37 miles
1075 feet
dashboard average speed
76 mph
29 minutes
16:44
17:13
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire17:13

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire17:13

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire17:12

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Prestwick, South Ayrshire17:12

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Craigie, South Ayrshire17:11

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Mossblown, South Ayrshire17:11

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St Quivox, South Ayrshire17:11

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Mossblown, South Ayrshire17:10

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Ayr, South Ayrshire17:09

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Alloway, South Ayrshire17:09

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South Ayrshire, South Ayrshire17:08

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Genoch Farm, South Ayrshire17:08

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Inner Seas17:06

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Maidens, South Ayrshire17:05

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Kirkoswald, South Ayrshire17:05

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Turnberry, South Ayrshire17:04

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South Ayrshire, South Ayrshire17:04

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Girvan, South Ayrshire16:48

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Lendalfoot, South Ayrshire16:47

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Colmonell, South Ayrshire16:46

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South Ayrshire, South Ayrshire16:45

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B7044, South Ayrshire16:44