Coastguard Helicopter to Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen International Airport

Friday, 6 February 2026 | 16:10 | From Aberdeen International Airport

On Friday, 6 February 2026 at 16:10, 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 21 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 1 miles at an average speed of 0 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 700 feet.

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)