Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 | 17:44 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

On Wednesday, 25 February 2026 at 17:44, 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 4 minutes. The aircraft is still at the departure location. The helicopter has not yet taken off.

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