Coastguard Helicopter to Irish Sea, Irish Sea

Monday, 12 January 2026 | 15:19 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Irish Sea, Irish Sea

On Monday, 12 January 2026 at 15:19, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Irish Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGS. The flight lasted 32 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 47 miles at an average speed of 87 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2150 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.

47 miles

2150 feet

87 mph

33 minutes

15:19

15:51

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

Irish Sea, 15:51

Irish Sea15:48

Inner Seas15:32

Fisherton15:32

Alloway15:30

Ayr15:29

Prestwick15:28

Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire15:27

Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire15:19

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