Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Thursday, 22 January 2026 | 7:31 | From Brodick

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

On Thursday, 22 January 2026 at 7:31, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Brodick to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGS. The flight lasted 14 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 24 miles at an average speed of 105 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1600 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
24 miles
1600 feet
dashboard average speed
105 mph
14 minutes
07:31
07:45
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire07:45

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire07:44

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire07:42

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Prestwick07:42

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Troon07:41

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Inner Seas07:33

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Fishermans Walk, 07:31