Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Monday, 2 November 2026 | 3:44

On Monday, 2 November 2026 | 3:44 at 3:44, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport and is now flying over Alloway. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGR. The flight has been in the air for 51 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 15 miles at an average speed of 18 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 950 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
16 miles
950 feet
dashboard average speed
18 mph
52 minutes
03:44
04:35:11
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Alloway, South Ayrshire04:34

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Alloway, South Ayrshire04:34

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Ayr, South Ayrshire04:31

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Prestwick, South Ayrshire04:29

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Craigie Way, South Ayrshire04:14

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Ayr, South Ayrshire03:50

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Prestwick, South Ayrshire03:49

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire03:44