Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Sunday, 18 January 2026 | 21:05 | From Inner Seas

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

On Sunday, 18 January 2026 at 21:05, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inner Seas 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 38 miles at an average speed of 69 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2050 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
39 miles
2050 feet
dashboard average speed
69 mph
34 minutes
21:05
21:39
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire21:39

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire21:30

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire21:29

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire21:27

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Prestwick21:27

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Troon21:25

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Inner Seas, 21:05