Coastguard Helicopter to Inner Seas

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 | 14:58 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Inner Seas

On Tuesday, 13 January 2026 at 14:58, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Inner Seas. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGS. The flight lasted 50 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 44 miles at an average speed of 53 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2075 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
44 miles
2075 feet
dashboard average speed
53 mph
51 minutes
14:58
15:48
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inner Seas, 15:48

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Inner Seas15:20

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Alloway15:19

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Ayr15:18

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Prestwick15:17

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire15:13

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire14:58