Coastguard Helicopter to Dumfries and Galloway, Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Saturday, 24 October 2026 | 0:16 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Glasgow Prestwick Airport - Dumfries and Galloway, 23 October 2026, 23:16

On Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 0:16, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Dumfries and Galloway. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGR. The flight lasted 22 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 22 miles at an average speed of 61 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 4175 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
4175 feet
dashboard average speed
61 mph
23 minutes
00:16
00:38
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Dumfries and Galloway, Dumfries and Galloway00:28

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Dumfries and Galloway, Dumfries and Galloway00:26

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East Ayrshire, East Ayrshire00:26

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Dalmellington, East Ayrshire00:25

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Headmark Moss, East Ayrshire00:24

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Dalmellington, East Ayrshire00:24

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Rankinston, East Ayrshire00:23

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South Ayrshire, South Ayrshire00:23

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Coylton, South Ayrshire00:22

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Annbank, South Ayrshire00:21

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Mossblown, South Ayrshire00:21

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St Quivox, South Ayrshire00:20

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire00:19

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire00:16