Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Sunday, 20 September 2026 | 14:59

On Sunday, 20 September 2026 | 14:59 at 14:59, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport and is now flying over Prestwick. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGR. The flight has been in the air for 49 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 22 miles at an average speed of 28 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 875 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGR
Helicopter: G-MCGR

The helicopter G-MCGR 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: Albert Bridge

Distance travelled
23 miles
875 feet
dashboard average speed
28 mph
50 minutes
14:59
15:48:40
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Prestwick, South Ayrshire15:48

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Prestwick, South Ayrshire15:47

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire15:47

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire15:44

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Mossblown, South Ayrshire15:43

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Craigie, South Ayrshire15:43

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South Ayrshire, South Ayrshire15:42

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Hansel Village, South Ayrshire15:42

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Symington, South Ayrshire15:41

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Loans, South Ayrshire15:41

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North Ayrshire, North Ayrshire15:40

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Irvine, North Ayrshire15:39

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Troon, South Ayrshire15:16

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NCN7, South Ayrshire15:16

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire15:15

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire15:14

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire14:59

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