Coastguard Helicopter to Troon

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 | 19:40 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Glasgow Prestwick Airport - Troon, 08 September 2026, 18:40

On Tuesday, 8 September 2026 at 19:40, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Troon. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 6 miles at an average speed of 37 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 900 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

6 miles

900 feet

37 mph

10 minutes

19:40

19:50

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

Troon, South Ayrshire19:50

Troon, South Ayrshire19:45

Loans, South Ayrshire19:45

Troon, South Ayrshire19:44

Prestwick, South Ayrshire19:43

Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire19:42

Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire19:40

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