Coastguard Helicopter to Inner Seas

Monday, 16 March 2026 | 11:39 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

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

On Monday, 16 March 2026 at 11:39, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Inner Seas. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 27 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 60 miles at an average speed of 133 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 650 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
60 miles
650 feet
dashboard average speed
133 mph
28 minutes
11:39
12:06
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inner Seas, 12:06

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Inner Seas11:44

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Ayr, Ayr11:42

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Prestwick, Prestwick11:42

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire11:41

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire11:39