Coastguard Helicopter to Inner Seas

Wednesday, 2 September 2026 | 12:28 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Glasgow Prestwick Airport - Inner Seas, 02 September 2026, 11:28

On Wednesday, 2 September 2026 at 12:28, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Inner Seas. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 20 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 32 miles at an average speed of 97 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 675 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
33 miles
675 feet
dashboard average speed
97 mph
21 minutes
12:28
12:49
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inner Seas, 12:49

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Inner Seas12:38

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Troon, South Ayrshire12:38

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Prestwick, South Ayrshire12:37

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire12:37

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire12:28