Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Friday, 20 February 2026 | 1:11 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Glasgow Prestwick Airport

On Friday, 20 February 2026 at 1:11, 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 8 minutes. The aircraft is still at the departure location. The helicopter has not yet taken off.

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
1 miles
0 feet
dashboard average speed
0 mph
8 minutes
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Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire01:19

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire01:11