Coastguard Helicopter to Ballater, Mounth Road

Saturday, 14 February 2026 | 18:21 | From Tarfside

On Saturday, 14 February 2026 at 18:21, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Tarfside to Ballater. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 7 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 17 miles at an average speed of 158 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2975 feet.

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