Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Thursday, 26 March 2026 | 11:42 | From Inner Seas

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Inner Seas to Glasgow Prestwick Airport

On Thursday, 26 March 2026 at 11:42, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inner Seas to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 43 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 75 miles at an average speed of 105 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1325 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGT
Helicopter: G-MCGT

The helicopter G-MCGT 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: Ronnie Macdonald

Distance travelled
76 miles
1325 feet
dashboard average speed
105 mph
44 minutes
11:42
12:25
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire12:15

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire12:14

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire12:13

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire12:12

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Prestwick, Prestwick12:12

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Troon, Troon12:10

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Inner Seas11:58

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Clachan, Clachan11:55

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Inner Seas11:49

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Ardfin, Ardfin11:49

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Inner Seas, 11:42