Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 | 21:05 | From Inner Seas

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

On Wednesday, 14 January 2026 at 21:05, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inner Seas to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGS. The flight lasted 18 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 34 miles at an average speed of 113 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1125 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
35 miles
1125 feet
dashboard average speed
113 mph
19 minutes
21:05
21:24
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire21:24

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire21:23

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire21:22

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Prestwick21:21

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Troon21:20

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Inner Seas, 21:05