Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Sunday, 7 June 2026 | 15:47 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Glasgow Prestwick Airport - Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 07 June 2026, 14:47

On Sunday, 7 June 2026 at 15:47, 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 6 miles at an average speed of 33 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 900 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
6 miles
900 feet
dashboard average speed
33 mph
11 minutes
15:47
15:57
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire15:57

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire15:56

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Prestwick, South Ayrshire15:55

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Craigie, South Ayrshire15:55

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire15:55

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St Quivox, South Ayrshire15:54

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire15:53

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire15:53

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire15:52

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire15:52

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire15:51

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire15:47

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