Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Sunday, 15 March 2026 | 11:50 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

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

On Sunday, 15 March 2026 at 11:50, 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 12 minutes. The aircraft is still at the departure location. The helicopter has not yet taken off.

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
1 miles
250 feet
dashboard average speed
0 mph
12 minutes
11:50
12:01
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire12:01

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire11:51

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire11:50