Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 | 16:02 | From Inner Seas

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

On Tuesday, 20 January 2026 at 16:02, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inner Seas to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGS. The flight lasted 106 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 72 miles at an average speed of 41 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1250 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
73 miles
1250 feet
dashboard average speed
41 mph
107 minutes
16:02
17:48
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire17:48

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire17:48

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire17:47

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire17:45

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Prestwick17:44

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Troon17:43

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Inner Seas, 16:02