Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 | 17:23 | From Inner Seas

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

On Wednesday, 14 January 2026 at 17:23, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inner Seas to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGS. The flight lasted 25 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 26 miles at an average speed of 62 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1375 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.

26 miles

1375 feet

62 mph

25 minutes

17:23

17:48

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire17:48

Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire17:47

Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire17:46

Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire17:44

Prestwick17:43

Troon17:43

Loans17:43

Troon17:42

Inner Seas, 17:23

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