Coastguard Helicopter to North Ayrshire

Friday, 4 September 2026 | 15:57 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Glasgow Prestwick Airport - North Ayrshire, 04 September 2026, 14:57

On Friday, 4 September 2026 at 15:57, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to North Ayrshire. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 19 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 27 miles at an average speed of 86 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2225 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
27 miles
2225 feet
dashboard average speed
86 mph
19 minutes
15:57
16:16
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Ayrshire, North Ayrshire16:16

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North Ayrshire, North Ayrshire16:14

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Glenrosa, North Ayrshire16:14

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Brodick, North Ayrshire16:14

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Cladach, North Ayrshire16:13

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Brodick, North Ayrshire16:12

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Inner Seas16:04

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Troon, South Ayrshire16:04

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Loans, South Ayrshire16:04

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Troon, South Ayrshire16:04

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Prestwick, South Ayrshire16:03

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire16:02

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire15:57