Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Sunday, 11 January 2026 | 17:01 | From Inner Seas

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Glasgow Prestwick Airport

On Sunday, 11 January 2026 at 17:01, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inner Seas to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGS. The flight lasted 33 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 40 miles at an average speed of 74 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 4775 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
41 miles
4775 feet
dashboard average speed
74 mph
33 minutes
17:01
17:34
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire17:34

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire17:31

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire17:31

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire17:30

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Prestwick17:29

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Troon17:28

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Inner Seas, 17:01