Coastguard Helicopter to Loch Lomond, Loch Lomond

Monday, 19 January 2026 | 12:08 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Loch Lomond, Loch Lomond

On Monday, 19 January 2026 at 12:08, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Loch Lomond. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGS. The flight lasted 21 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 55 miles at an average speed of 161 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1125 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
56 miles
1125 feet
dashboard average speed
161 mph
21 minutes
12:08
12:29
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Loch Lomond, 12:29

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Tarbet12:28

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Loch Lomond12:27

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Firkin12:27

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Inverbeg12:26

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Loch Lomond12:25

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Luss12:25

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Aldochlay12:25

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Loch Lomond12:23

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Balloch12:23

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Alexandria12:22

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Renton12:22

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Dumbarton12:22

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Inner Seas12:21

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Park Farm12:21

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Langbank12:21

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Kilmacolm12:20

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Quarriers Village12:20

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Bridge of Weir12:19

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Lochwinnoch12:17

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Gateside12:17

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Kilbirnie12:17

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Glengarnock12:16

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Dalry12:15

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Kilwinning12:14

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Stevenston12:13

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Irvine12:12

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Troon12:11

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Loans12:11

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Hansel Village12:10

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B739, 12:10

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire12:08