Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Sunday, 26 April 2026 | 22:05 | From Irish Sea

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

On Sunday, 26 April 2026 at 22:05, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Irish Sea to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 70 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 82 miles at an average speed of 71 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1225 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
83 miles
1225 feet
dashboard average speed
71 mph
70 minutes
22:05
23:15
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire23:15

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire23:14

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire23:12

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Prestwick, South Ayrshire23:11

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Troon, South Ayrshire23:09

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Inner Seas22:39

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Irish Sea, 22:37

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Irish Sea22:05