Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 | 17:20 | From Inner Seas

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

On Wednesday, 25 February 2026 at 17:20, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inner Seas to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 22 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 41 miles at an average speed of 113 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1175 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
41 miles
1175 feet
dashboard average speed
113 mph
22 minutes
17:20
17:42
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire17:42

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire17:42

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Prestwick17:41

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Hansel Village17:41

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Monkton17:40

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Troon17:38

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Inner Seas, 17:22

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Inner Seas17:20