Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Friday, 16 October 2026 | 11:17 | From Inner Seas

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inner Seas - Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 16 October 2026, 10:17

On Friday, 16 October 2026 at 11:17, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inner Seas to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGR. The flight lasted 20 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 42 miles at an average speed of 126 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1300 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
43 miles
1300 feet
dashboard average speed
126 mph
21 minutes
11:17
11:37
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire11:37

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire11:35

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Troon, South Ayrshire11:33

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Inner Seas, 11:18

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Inner Seas11:17