Wednesday, 2 September 2026 | 12:28 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport
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.
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
Inner Seas, 12:49
Inner Seas12:38
Troon, South Ayrshire12:38
Prestwick, South Ayrshire12:37
Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire12:37
Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire12:28
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