Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Friday, 6 February 2026 | 18:30 | From Glenbranter

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

On Friday, 6 February 2026 at 18:30, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glenbranter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 29 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 49 miles at an average speed of 103 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1875 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGZ
Helicopter: G-MCGZ

The helicopter G-MCGZ 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.

Photo: Andrewrabbott

Distance travelled
50 miles
1875 feet
dashboard average speed
103 mph
29 minutes
18:30
18:59
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire18:59

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire18:58

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire18:54

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Prestwick18:54

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Troon18:52

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Inner Seas18:35

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Sandhaven18:34

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Benmore18:33

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Dunoon18:33

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West Side Of Loch Eck Track Benmore to Glenbranter, 18:30