Coastguard Helicopter to Machrie, Machrie

Thursday, 15 January 2026 | 10:26 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Machrie, Machrie

On Thursday, 15 January 2026 at 10:26, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Machrie. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGS. The flight lasted 27 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 46 miles at an average speed of 103 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 4375 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
46 miles
4375 feet
dashboard average speed
103 mph
27 minutes
10:26
10:53
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Machrie, 10:53

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Auchagallon10:52

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Auchencar10:52

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Dougarie10:52

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Balliekine10:50

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Learig10:50

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Birchwood10:49

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Brodick10:44

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Inner Seas10:31

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Ayr10:30

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Prestwick10:29

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire10:28

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire10:26