Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 | 13:44 | From Inner Seas

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

On Wednesday, 21 January 2026 at 13:44, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inner Seas to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGS. The flight lasted 42 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 84 miles at an average speed of 121 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 5675 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
85 miles
5675 feet
dashboard average speed
121 mph
43 minutes
13:44
14:26
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire14:26

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire14:25

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire14:22

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Prestwick14:22

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Troon14:21

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Inner Seas14:00

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Loch Geàrr13:59

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Loch Awe13:55

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Dalavich13:55

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Loch Avich13:53

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Musdale13:51

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Connel13:47

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Barcaldine13:45

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Port Appin13:45

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Inner Seas, 13:44