Coastguard Helicopter to Inner Seas

Sunday, 16 August 2026 | 13:59 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Glasgow Prestwick Airport - Inner Seas, 16 August 2026, 12:59

On Sunday, 16 August 2026 at 13:59, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Inner Seas. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 16 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 21 miles at an average speed of 81 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1150 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
22 miles
1150 feet
dashboard average speed
81 mph
16 minutes
13:59
14:15
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inner Seas, 14:15

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Inner Seas14:09

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Alloway, South Ayrshire14:09

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Ayr, South Ayrshire14:07

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Prestwick, South Ayrshire14:06

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire14:06

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire13:59