Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Friday, 6 February 2026 | 19:00 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

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

On Friday, 6 February 2026 at 19:00, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 46 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 25 miles at an average speed of 34 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2100 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
26 miles
2100 feet
dashboard average speed
34 mph
46 minutes
19:00
19:46
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire19:46

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire19:43

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire19:41

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire19:39

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Prestwick19:38

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Ayr19:33

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Alloway19:31

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Maybole19:28

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Alloway19:26

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Ayr19:25

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Prestwick19:25

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire19:23

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire19:00