Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Sunday, 3 May 2026 | 16:41 | From Inner Seas

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

On Sunday, 3 May 2026 at 16:41, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inner Seas to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 21 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 23 miles at an average speed of 65 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 850 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
850 feet
dashboard average speed
65 mph
22 minutes
16:41
17:02
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire17:02

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire16:54

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire16:53

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire16:53

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire16:52

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Prestwick, South Ayrshire16:51

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Troon, South Ayrshire16:50

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Inner Seas, 16:41