Coastguard Helicopter to Carmichael, Carmichael

Thursday, 15 January 2026 | 15:41 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Carmichael, Carmichael

On Thursday, 15 January 2026 at 15:41, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Carmichael. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGS. The flight lasted 47 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 40 miles at an average speed of 51 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2900 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
41 miles
2900 feet
dashboard average speed
51 mph
48 minutes
15:41
16:29
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Carmichael16:29

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Carmichael, 16:28

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Carmichael, 16:17

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Carmichael, 16:15

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Carmichael, 16:14

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Carmichael, 16:12

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Carmichael, 16:10

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Carmichael16:06

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Wiston15:59

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Rigside15:57

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Uddington15:56

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Douglas15:56

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Coalburn15:55

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Muirkirk15:52

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Sorn15:51

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Mauchline15:48

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Failford15:47

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Tarbolton15:47

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Craigie15:46

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Prestwick15:46

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire15:45

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire15:41