Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Friday, 12 June 2026 | 15:20 | From Inner Seas

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inner Seas - Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 12 June 2026, 14:20

On Friday, 12 June 2026 at 15:20, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inner Seas to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 44 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 39 miles at an average speed of 54 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1500 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
39 miles
1500 feet
dashboard average speed
54 mph
45 minutes
15:20
16:04
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire16:04

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire16:03

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Prestwick, South Ayrshire16:02

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Hansel Village, South Ayrshire16:02

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Symington, South Ayrshire16:01

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Monkton, South Ayrshire16:01

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Prestwick, South Ayrshire16:01

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Troon, South Ayrshire15:59

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Inner Seas, 15:20