Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Friday, 20 February 2026 | 19:16 | From Inner Seas

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

On Friday, 20 February 2026 at 19:16, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inner Seas to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 25 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 35 miles at an average speed of 84 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1725 feet.

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
35 miles
1725 feet
dashboard average speed
84 mph
25 minutes
19:16
19:41
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire19:41

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire19:40

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire19:38

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Prestwick19:38

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Hansel Village19:37

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Monkton19:37

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Troon19:35

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Inner Seas, 19:16