Coastguard Helicopter to Aberdeen International Airport

Friday, 13 March 2026 | 3:50 | From North Sea

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

On Friday, 13 March 2026 at 3:50, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to Aberdeen International Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGL. The flight lasted 51 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 107 miles at an average speed of 127 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2575 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
107 miles
2575 feet
dashboard average speed
127 mph
51 minutes
03:50
04:40
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen04:40

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen04:40

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen04:38

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Aberdeen City, Aberdeen City04:38

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Cothal, Cothal04:37

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Backhill of Goval, Backhill of Goval04:37

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Newmachar, Newmachar04:37

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Kingseat, Kingseat04:37

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Potterton, Potterton04:36

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Kingseat, Kingseat04:36

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Whitecairns, Whitecairns04:36

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Belhelvie, Belhelvie04:35

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Kingseat, Kingseat04:35

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Balmedie, Balmedie04:35

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Rashierieve, Rashierieve04:34

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Foveran, Foveran04:33

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Newburgh, Newburgh04:33

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Ellon, Ellon04:32

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Newburgh, Newburgh04:32

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Collieston, Collieston04:29

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Whinnyfold, Whinnyfold04:29

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Cruden Bay, Cruden Bay04:28

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Longhaven, Longhaven04:28

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Bullers of Buchan, Bullers of Buchan04:27

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Longhaven, Longhaven04:27

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Boddam, Boddam04:26

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North Sea, 03:50