Coastguard Helicopter to Aberdeen International Airport

Saturday, 10 January 2026 | 16:36 | From Inverness Airport

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Inverness Airport to Aberdeen International Airport

On Saturday, 10 January 2026 at 16:36, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Aberdeen International Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 31 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 75 miles at an average speed of 143 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 5075 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGT
Helicopter: G-MCGT

The helicopter G-MCGT 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: Ronnie Macdonald

Distance travelled
75 miles
5075 feet
dashboard average speed
143 mph
32 minutes
16:36
17:07
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen17:07

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen17:07

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen17:05

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Aberdeen City17:04

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Cothal17:03

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Hatton of Fintray17:02

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Kintore17:02

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Hatton of Fintray17:01

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Kintore17:00

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Kemnay16:58

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Inverurie16:58

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Keig16:57

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Clatt16:54

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Rhynie16:52

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Cabrach16:51

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Dufftown16:48

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Marypark16:46

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Ballindalloch16:46

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Ferness16:41

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Bruachmary16:39

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Culcharry16:38

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Cawdor16:38

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Croy16:37

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Inverness Airport, Inverness16:36