Coastguard Helicopter to Aberdour, North Sea

Thursday, 19 March 2026 | 13:28 | From Colinsburgh

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Colinsburgh to Aberdour

On Thursday, 19 March 2026 at 13:28, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Colinsburgh to Aberdour. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 29 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 20 miles at an average speed of 43 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1475 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGP
Helicopter: G-MCGP

The helicopter G-MCGP 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
21 miles
1475 feet
dashboard average speed
43 mph
29 minutes
13:28
13:56
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Aberdour, Aberdour13:46

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Aberdour, Aberdour13:46

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Burntisland, Burntisland13:45

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Kirkcaldy, Kirkcaldy13:44

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North Sea, 13:40

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Elie and Earlsferry, Elie and Earlsferry13:39

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Colinsburgh, Colinsburgh13:28