Coastguard Helicopter to Greenholm

Saturday, 19 September 2026 | 19:00 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Glasgow Prestwick Airport - Greenholm, 19 September 2026, 18:00

On Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 19:00, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Greenholm. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 16 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 13 miles at an average speed of 52 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2175 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
14 miles
2175 feet
dashboard average speed
52 mph
16 minutes
19:00
19:15
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Greenholm, East Ayrshire19:15

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Galston, East Ayrshire19:14

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Hurlford, East Ayrshire19:14

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Bellfield, East Ayrshire19:14

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Crossroads, East Ayrshire19:13

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Craigie, South Ayrshire19:13

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Bogend, South Ayrshire19:12

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Symington, South Ayrshire19:12

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Hansel Village, South Ayrshire19:12

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Monkton, South Ayrshire19:11

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire19:10

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire19:00