Coastguard Helicopter to Dumfries and Galloway, Barney Water

Saturday, 29 August 2026 | 15:24 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Glasgow Prestwick Airport - Dumfries and Galloway, 29 August 2026, 14:24

On Saturday, 29 August 2026 at 15:24, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Dumfries and Galloway. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 19 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 44 miles at an average speed of 138 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2025 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
45 miles
2025 feet
dashboard average speed
138 mph
20 minutes
15:24
15:43
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Dumfries and Galloway, Dumfries and Galloway15:43

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Barney Water, Dumfries and Galloway15:43

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Dumfries and Galloway, Dumfries and Galloway15:35

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Loch Doon15:34

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East Ayrshire, East Ayrshire15:33

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Bellsbank, East Ayrshire15:33

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Dalmellington, East Ayrshire15:32

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Waterside, East Ayrshire15:31

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Patna, East Ayrshire15:31

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Kirkmichael, East Ayrshire15:30

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South Ayrshire, South Ayrshire15:29

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Dalrymple, East Ayrshire15:29

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South Ayrshire, South Ayrshire15:29

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Alloway, South Ayrshire15:27

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Ayr, South Ayrshire15:26

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Prestwick, South Ayrshire15:25

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire15:24