Coastguard Helicopter to Bute Airfield

Monday, 5 October 2026 | 11:48 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Glasgow Prestwick Airport - Bute Airfield, 05 October 2026, 10:48

On Monday, 5 October 2026 at 11:48, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Bute Airfield. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGR. The flight lasted 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 26 miles at an average speed of 94 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 875 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGR
Helicopter: G-MCGR

The helicopter G-MCGR 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: Albert Bridge

Distance travelled
26 miles
875 feet
dashboard average speed
94 mph
17 minutes
11:48
12:04
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bute Airfield, 12:04

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Bute Airfield12:04

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Inner Seas11:56

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Irvine, North Ayrshire11:56

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Troon, South Ayrshire11:54

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Monkton, South Ayrshire11:54

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire11:53

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire11:48