Friday, 20 February 2026 | 0:41 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport
On Friday, 20 February 2026 at 0:41, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 28 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 45 miles at an average speed of 96 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1175 feet.
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
Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire01:10
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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire01:07
Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire01:06
Prestwick01:05
Craigie01:04
Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire01:04
Prestwick01:04
Ayr01:03
Alloway01:02
Inner Seas00:58
Girvan00:55
Turnberry00:55
Inner Seas00:50
Alloway00:49
Ayr00:48
Prestwick00:47
Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire00:45
Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire00:41
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