Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 | 10:39 | From Inner Seas

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Inner Seas to Glasgow Prestwick Airport

On Wednesday, 4 March 2026 at 10:39, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inner Seas to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 32 miles at an average speed of 113 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3800 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
33 miles
3800 feet
dashboard average speed
113 mph
18 minutes
10:39
10:56
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire10:56

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire10:56

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire10:54

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Prestwick10:54

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Troon10:53

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Inner Seas, 10:39