Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Friday, 23 October 2026 | 15:58 | From Troon

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Troon - Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 23 October 2026, 14:58

On Friday, 23 October 2026 at 15:58, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Troon to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGR. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 10 miles at an average speed of 69 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1050 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
11 miles
1050 feet
dashboard average speed
69 mph
10 minutes
15:58
16:07
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire16:07

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire16:06

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire16:05

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Prestwick, South Ayrshire16:05

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Hansel Village, South Ayrshire16:04

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Symington, South Ayrshire16:04

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Loans, South Ayrshire16:03

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Irvine, North Ayrshire16:01

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Troon, South Ayrshire15:58

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