Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 | 10:16 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

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

On Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 10:16, 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 11 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 0 miles at an average speed of 0 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 325 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
1 miles
325 feet
dashboard average speed
0 mph
12 minutes
10:16
10:27
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire10:27

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire10:25

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire10:24

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire10:16