Coastguard Helicopter to Aberdeen International Airport

Friday, 6 February 2026 | 11:37 | From Aberdeen International Airport

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

On Friday, 6 February 2026 at 11:37, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Aberdeen International Airport to Aberdeen International Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 25 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 39 miles at an average speed of 96 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1525 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGX
Helicopter: G-MCGX

The helicopter G-MCGX 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: Nick (UK)

Distance travelled
40 miles
1525 feet
dashboard average speed
96 mph
25 minutes
11:37
12:02
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen12:02

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen12:00

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Aberdeen City11:59

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Cothal11:58

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Hatton of Fintray11:57

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Kintore11:53

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Kemnay11:52

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Kintore11:50

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Kemnay11:49

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Kintore11:48

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Inverurie11:46

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Chapel of Garioch11:45

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Aquhorthies11:45

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Inverurie11:45

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Burnhervie11:44

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East Aquhorthies11:44

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Inverurie11:44

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Kintore11:43

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Kemnay11:43

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Lyne of Skene11:43

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Kintore11:43

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Blackchambers11:42

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Aberdeen City11:42

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Westhill11:41

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Aberdeen City11:41

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Kingswells, Aberdeen City11:40

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Aberdeen City11:39

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen11:37