Coastguard Helicopter to Aberdeen International Airport

Saturday, 10 January 2026 | 23:57 | From North Sea

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

On Saturday, 10 January 2026 at 23:57, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to Aberdeen International Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGL. The flight lasted 30 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 52 miles at an average speed of 105 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1550 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGL
Helicopter: G-MCGL

The helicopter G-MCGL 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: Jonathan Payne

Distance travelled
52 miles
1550 feet
dashboard average speed
105 mph
30 minutes
23:57
00:27
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen00:27

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen00:26

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen00:24

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Aberdeen City00:23

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Cothal00:22

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Rosevalley00:22

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Newmachar00:22

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Highlands00:21

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Newmachar00:20

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Udny Station00:19

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Milldale00:18

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Pitmedden00:18

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Udny00:17

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Tarves00:17

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Ythanbank00:17

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Mains of Inverebrie00:16

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Quilquox00:15

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Auchnagatt00:14

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Maud00:13

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Old Deer00:12

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Strichen00:08

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Memsie00:07

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Fraserburgh00:06

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Sandhaven00:06

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North Sea, 23:57