Coastguard Helicopter to New Cumnock, A76

Saturday, 10 January 2026 | 14:52 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to New Cumnock, A76

On Saturday, 10 January 2026 at 14:52, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to New Cumnock. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGS. The flight lasted 19 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 21 miles at an average speed of 68 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1150 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G Mcgs
Helicopter: G-MCGS

The helicopter G-MCGS 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.

Distance travelled
21 miles
1150 feet
dashboard average speed
68 mph
19 minutes
14:52
15:11
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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A76, 15:11

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New Cumnock15:09

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Benston Farm Airstrip, Cumnock (East Ayrshire)15:08

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Cumnock15:07

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Skares15:07

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Ochiltree15:06

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Stair15:04

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Annbank15:04

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Mossblown15:03

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A719, 15:03

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire14:52