Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Thursday, 22 January 2026 | 15:39 | From Inner Seas

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

On Thursday, 22 January 2026 at 15:39, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inner Seas to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGS. The flight lasted 19 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 28 miles at an average speed of 88 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1475 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
28 miles
1475 feet
dashboard average speed
88 mph
19 minutes
15:39
15:57
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire15:57

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire15:54

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Prestwick15:54

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Troon15:52

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Inner Seas, 15:39