Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Thursday, 24 September 2026 | 19:45 | From Inner Seas

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inner Seas - Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 24 September 2026, 18:45

On Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 19:45, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inner Seas to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGR. The flight lasted 11 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 20 miles at an average speed of 105 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 425 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
20 miles
425 feet
dashboard average speed
105 mph
12 minutes
19:45
19:57
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire19:57

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire19:55

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Prestwick, South Ayrshire19:55

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Troon, South Ayrshire19:53

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Inner Seas, 19:45