Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Thursday, 12 March 2026 | 19:59 | From Inner Seas

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

On Thursday, 12 March 2026 at 19:59, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inner Seas to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 22 miles at an average speed of 138 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1825 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
23 miles
1825 feet
dashboard average speed
138 mph
10 minutes
19:59
20:08
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire20:08

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire20:08

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Prestwick, Prestwick20:07

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Craigie, Craigie20:07

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St Quivox, St Quivox20:06

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Prestwick, Prestwick20:06

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Ayr, Ayr20:05

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Alloway, Alloway20:05

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Inner Seas20:00

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Turnberry, Turnberry19:59

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Inner Seas, 19:59