Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Wednesday, 22 July 2026 | 12:24 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Glasgow Prestwick Airport - Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 22 July 2026, 11:24

On Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 12:24, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 90 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 3 miles at an average speed of 2 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 0 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGX
Helicopter: G-MCGX

The helicopter G-MCGX 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: Nick (UK)

Distance travelled
3 miles
0 feet
dashboard average speed
2 mph
91 minutes
12:24
13:54
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire13:54

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire12:24