Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Airport, Glasgow Airport

Thursday, 15 January 2026 | 16:33 | From Wiston

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

On Thursday, 15 January 2026 at 16:33, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Wiston to Glasgow Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGS. The flight lasted 80 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 59 miles at an average speed of 45 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2800 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
60 miles
2800 feet
dashboard average speed
45 mph
80 minutes
16:33
17:53
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Airport, Glasgow17:53

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Glasgow Airport, Glasgow17:52

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Renfrew17:51

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Glasgow17:49

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Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 17:48

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Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 17:16

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Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 17:14

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Queen Elizabeth Hospital17:13

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Glasgow17:08

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Rutherglen17:08

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Cambuslang17:07

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Nerston Village17:07

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Glasgow17:07

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Nerston Village17:07

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East Kilbride17:06

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Blantyre17:06

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West Craigs17:06

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Limekilnburn17:06

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Chapelton17:05

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Limekilnburn17:05

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Quarter17:05

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Stonehouse17:03

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Dovesdale Farm17:03

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Kirkmuirhill17:02

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Auchenheath17:02

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Lesmahagow17:02

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Dillarburn17:01

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Lesmahagow17:01

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Corra17:01

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Kilnhill17:00

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Corra17:00

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Douglas Water17:00

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Rigside16:59

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Wiston16:44

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Carmichael16:42

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Wiston16:38

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Carmichael16:38

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Wiston16:34

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16:33