Coastguard Helicopter to Inner Seas

Friday, 28 August 2026 | 20:40 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Glasgow Prestwick Airport - Inner Seas, 28 August 2026, 19:40

On Friday, 28 August 2026 at 20:40, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Inner Seas. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 42 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 57 miles at an average speed of 81 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1875 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
57 miles
1875 feet
dashboard average speed
81 mph
43 minutes
20:40
21:22
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inner Seas, 21:22

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Inner Seas21:20

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Irish Sea21:13

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Inner Seas20:51

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Alloway, South Ayrshire20:51

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Ayr, South Ayrshire20:50

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Prestwick, South Ayrshire20:48

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire20:47

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire20:40