Friday, 4 September 2026 | 15:57 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport
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.
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
North Ayrshire, North Ayrshire16:16
North Ayrshire, North Ayrshire16:14
Glenrosa, North Ayrshire16:14
Brodick, North Ayrshire16:14
Cladach, North Ayrshire16:13
Brodick, North Ayrshire16:12
Inner Seas16:04
Troon, South Ayrshire16:04
Loans, South Ayrshire16:04
Troon, South Ayrshire16:04
Prestwick, South Ayrshire16:03
Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire16:02
Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire15:57
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