Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Thursday, 13 August 2026 | 10:39 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Glasgow Prestwick Airport - Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 13 August 2026, 09:39

On Thursday, 13 August 2026 at 10:39, 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 34 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 58 miles at an average speed of 104 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1825 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
59 miles
1825 feet
dashboard average speed
104 mph
34 minutes
10:39
11:13
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire11:13

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire11:12

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Prestwick, South Ayrshire11:11

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Hansel Village, South Ayrshire11:10

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Loans, South Ayrshire11:09

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Troon, South Ayrshire11:09

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Irvine, North Ayrshire11:07

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Stevenston, North Ayrshire11:06

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Saltcoats, North Ayrshire11:06

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Inner Seas10:57

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Marine Drive, North Ayrshire10:51

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire10:45

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire10:42

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire10:39