Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Monday, 20 April 2026 | 21:48 | From Inner Seas

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inner Seas - Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 20 April 2026, 20:48

On Monday, 20 April 2026 at 21:48, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inner Seas to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 25 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 24 miles at an average speed of 57 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1125 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
25 miles
1125 feet
dashboard average speed
57 mph
26 minutes
21:48
22:14
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire22:14

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire22:12

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Prestwick, South Ayrshire22:11

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Troon, South Ayrshire22:09

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Inner Seas, 21:55

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Inner Seas21:48