Coastguard Helicopter to Inner Seas

Friday, 13 March 2026 | 18:11 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

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

On Friday, 13 March 2026 at 18:11, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Inner Seas. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 50 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 41 miles at an average speed of 50 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2050 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
42 miles
2050 feet
dashboard average speed
50 mph
51 minutes
18:11
19:01
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inner Seas, 19:01

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Inner Seas18:17

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Troon, Troon18:15

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Prestwick, Prestwick18:15

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire18:13

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire18:11