Friday, 20 February 2026 | 16:29 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport
On Friday, 20 February 2026 at 16:29, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Inner Seas. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 29 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 25 miles at an average speed of 52 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1325 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
Inner Seas, 16:58
Inner Seas16:46
Stevenston16:46
Irvine16:44
Troon16:42
Prestwick16:42
Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire16:38
Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire16:29
Police Helicopter to Epping Forest, Green Lane26 Feb 23:43
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