Coastguard Helicopter to Loch Eck, Loch Eck

Friday, 6 February 2026 | 20:04 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Loch Eck, Loch Eck

On Friday, 6 February 2026 at 20:04, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Loch Eck. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 35 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 50 miles at an average speed of 87 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1550 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
51 miles
1550 feet
dashboard average speed
87 mph
35 minutes
20:04
20:39
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Loch Eck, 20:39

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Loch Eck20:37

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Dunoon20:36

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Benmore20:36

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Sandhaven20:35

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Inner Seas20:20

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Troon20:19

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Loans20:19

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Troon20:18

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Monkton20:18

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Prestwick20:17

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire20:17

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire20:04