Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Wednesday, 16 September 2026 | 20:42 | From Brodick

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Brodick - Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 16 September 2026, 19:42

On Wednesday, 16 September 2026 at 20:42, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Brodick to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 14 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 27 miles at an average speed of 117 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1650 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
1650 feet
dashboard average speed
117 mph
14 minutes
20:42
20:56
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire20:56

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire20:54

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Prestwick, South Ayrshire20:54

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Hansel Village, South Ayrshire20:54

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Monkton, South Ayrshire20:53

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Troon, South Ayrshire20:51

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Inner Seas20:44

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Brodick, North Ayrshire20:44

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Cladach, North Ayrshire20:43

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The String, North Ayrshire20:42