Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Thursday, 15 January 2026 | 11:07 | From Torbeg

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

On Thursday, 15 January 2026 at 11:07, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Torbeg to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGS. The flight lasted 15 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 33 miles at an average speed of 129 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
33 miles
2075 feet
dashboard average speed
129 mph
16 minutes
11:07
11:22
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire11:22

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire11:20

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Prestwick11:20

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Troon11:18

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Inner Seas11:11

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Brodick11:10

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Ballymichael11:08

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Torbeg, 11:07