Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Monday, 14 September 2026 | 12:37

On Monday, 14 September 2026 | 12:37 at 12:37, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport and is now flying over Prestwick. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGK. The flight has been in the air for 41 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 2 miles at an average speed of 3 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 600 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGK

Helicopter: G-MCGK

The helicopter G-MCGK 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: Steve Lynes

2 miles

600 feet

3 mph

42 minutes

12:37

13:18:47

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

Prestwick, South Ayrshire13:18

Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire13:18

Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire12:37

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