Coastguard Helicopter to Inner Seas

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 | 20:35 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

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

On Wednesday, 14 January 2026 at 20:35, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Inner Seas. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGS. The flight lasted 15 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 39 miles at an average speed of 153 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 5500 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
40 miles
5500 feet
dashboard average speed
153 mph
16 minutes
20:35
20:50
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inner Seas, 20:50

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Inner Seas20:38

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Troon20:37

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Loans20:36

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Monkton20:36

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Symington20:36

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Hansel Village20:36

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Prestwick20:35

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire20:35