Coastguard Helicopter to Inner Seas

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 | 18:05 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

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

On Tuesday, 24 March 2026 at 18:05, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Inner Seas. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 18 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 22 miles at an average speed of 74 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1100 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
1100 feet
dashboard average speed
74 mph
19 minutes
18:05
18:23
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inner Seas, 18:23

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Inner Seas18:13

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Troon, Troon18:12

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Prestwick, Prestwick18:11

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire18:10

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire18:05