Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Saturday, 17 January 2026 | 17:10 | From Wythop

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

On Saturday, 17 January 2026 at 17:10, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Wythop to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGS. The flight lasted 33 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 82 miles at an average speed of 151 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2625 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
83 miles
2625 feet
dashboard average speed
151 mph
33 minutes
17:10
17:42
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire17:42

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire17:42

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire17:41

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire17:40

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St Quivox17:39

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Mossblown17:39

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Dalmilling17:39

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St Quivox17:39

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Coylton17:37

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Hollybush17:36

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Polnessan17:36

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Patna17:35

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Waterside17:35

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Dalmellington17:33

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Carsphairn17:30

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St John's Town of Dalry17:26

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New Galloway17:26

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Balmaclellan17:25

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Loch Ken17:24

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Parton17:24

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Crossmichael17:23

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Loch Ken17:22

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Castle Douglas17:21

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Palnackie17:20

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Kippford17:19

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Dalbeattie17:19

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Rockcliffe17:19

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Colvend17:18

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Portowarren17:18

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Sandyhills17:18

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Irish Sea17:14

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Maryport17:14

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Crosby17:14

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Birkby17:13

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Crosby17:13

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Tallentire17:12

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Blindcrake17:11

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Cockermouth17:10

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Embleton17:10

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Wythop, 17:10