Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Thursday, 23 April 2026 | 22:13 | From Inner Seas

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

On Thursday, 23 April 2026 at 22:13, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inner Seas to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 28 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 11 miles at an average speed of 25 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 600 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
12 miles
600 feet
dashboard average speed
25 mph
28 minutes
22:13
22:41
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire22:41

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire22:41

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire22:39

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Prestwick, South Ayrshire22:38

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Ayr, South Ayrshire22:36

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Inner Seas, 22:35

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Inner Seas22:13