Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Thursday, 5 November 2026 | 13:11 | From Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Glasgow Prestwick Airport - North Sea, 05 November 2026, 13:11

On Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 13:11, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGR. The flight lasted 50 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 75 miles at an average speed of 90 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1400 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
76 miles
1400 feet
dashboard average speed
90 mph
51 minutes
13:11
14:02
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 14:02

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North Sea14:00

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South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh13:59

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Winchburgh, West Lothian13:58

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Abercorn, West Lothian13:58

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North Sea13:57

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Abercorn, West Lothian13:55

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North Sea13:55

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Abercorn, West Lothian13:53

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Blackness, Falkirk13:52

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Abercorn, West Lothian13:52

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North Sea13:51

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Abercorn, West Lothian13:50

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Blackness, Falkirk13:49

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Philpstoun, West Lothian13:49

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Abercorn, West Lothian13:47

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Winchburgh, West Lothian13:47

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South Queensferry, West Lothian13:47

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South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh13:46

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Echline, City of Edinburgh13:46

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Dalmeny, City of Edinburgh13:45

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Echline, City of Edinburgh13:45

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Winchburgh, West Lothian13:43

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Ecclesmachan, West Lothian13:42

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West Binny, West Lothian13:42

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North Mains, West Lothian13:42

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Bathgate, West Lothian13:41

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Boghall, West Lothian13:41

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Bathgate, West Lothian13:41

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Blackburn, West Lothian13:41

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Bathgate, West Lothian13:40

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East Whitburn, West Lothian13:40

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Bathgate, West Lothian13:39

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Whitburn, West Lothian13:39

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Longridge, West Lothian13:39

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Greenrigg, West Lothian13:38

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Fauldhouse, West Lothian13:38

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Knowton Farm, North Lanarkshire13:38

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Shotts, North Lanarkshire13:36

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Lodgehill, North Lanarkshire13:36

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Allanton, North Lanarkshire13:36

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Bonkle, North Lanarkshire13:36

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Morningside, North Lanarkshire13:35

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Newmains, North Lanarkshire13:35

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Law, South Lanarkshire13:34

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Overtown, North Lanarkshire13:34

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Ashgill, South Lanarkshire13:34

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Shawsburn, South Lanarkshire13:33

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Larkhall, South Lanarkshire13:33

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Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire13:32

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Strathaven, South Lanarkshire13:31

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Gilmourton, South Lanarkshire13:29

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Drumclog, South Lanarkshire13:29

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Drumclog, East Ayrshire13:29

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Priestland, East Ayrshire13:27

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Newmilns, East Ayrshire13:27

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Priestland, East Ayrshire13:26

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Galston, East Ayrshire13:25

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Crossroads, East Ayrshire13:25

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Craigie, South Ayrshire13:23

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Underhills, South Ayrshire13:23

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Bogend, South Ayrshire13:23

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Underhills, South Ayrshire13:22

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South Ayrshire, South Ayrshire13:22

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Prestwick, South Ayrshire13:21

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire13:11