Coastguard Helicopter to Aberdeen International Airport

Monday, 12 January 2026 | 10:32 | From North Sea

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

On Monday, 12 January 2026 at 10:32, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to Aberdeen International Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGE. The flight lasted 20 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 41 miles at an average speed of 124 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1950 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGE
Helicopter: G-MCGE

The helicopter G-MCGE 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: Mike Burdett

Distance travelled
41 miles
1950 feet
dashboard average speed
124 mph
20 minutes
10:32
10:52
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen10:52

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen10:51

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Aberdeen City10:50

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Goval Farm10:50

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Potterton10:50

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Corsehill10:49

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Potterton10:49

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Aberdeen City10:48

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Potterton10:48

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Aberdeen City10:48

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Blackdog10:47

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North Sea, 10:32