Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 | 15:20 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

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

On Tuesday, 20 January 2026 at 15:20, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGS. The flight lasted 14 minutes. The aircraft is still at the departure location. The helicopter has not yet taken off.

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.

1 miles

775 feet

0 mph

14 minutes

15:20

15:33

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire15:33

Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire15:21

Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire15:20

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