Coastguard Helicopter to Bute Airfield

Thursday, 29 October 2026 | 2:46 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Glasgow Prestwick Airport - Bute Airfield, 29 October 2026, 02:46

On Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 2:46, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Bute Airfield. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGR. The flight lasted 13 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 27 miles at an average speed of 124 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 775 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
27 miles
775 feet
dashboard average speed
124 mph
13 minutes
02:46
02:59
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bute Airfield, 02:59

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Inner Seas02:50

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Troon, South Ayrshire02:49

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NCN7, South Ayrshire02:49

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Monkton, South Ayrshire02:49

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire02:46