Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 | 15:13 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

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

On Wednesday, 21 January 2026 at 15:13, 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 39 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 62 miles at an average speed of 97 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 4825 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
62 miles
4825 feet
dashboard average speed
97 mph
39 minutes
15:13
15:51
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire15:51

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire15:51

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire15:48

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Prestwick15:48

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Troon15:47

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Inner Seas15:39

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Ayr15:38

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Prestwick15:38

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire15:37

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Mossblown15:37

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Craigie15:36

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire15:33

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Prestwick15:33

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Troon15:32

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Inner Seas15:23

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Ayr15:22

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Prestwick15:22

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Mossblown15:21

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St Quivox15:21

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Mossblown15:19

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire15:16

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire15:13