Coastguard Helicopter to Aberdeen International Airport

Wednesday, 1 April 2026 | 11:32 | From Aberdeen International Airport

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

On Wednesday, 1 April 2026 at 11:32, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Aberdeen International Airport to Aberdeen International Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 33 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 37 miles at an average speed of 68 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1475 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGO
Helicopter: G-MCGO

The helicopter G-MCGO 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: Alec Wilson

Distance travelled
38 miles
1475 feet
dashboard average speed
68 mph
34 minutes
11:32
12:05
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen12:05

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen12:04

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B997, Aberdeenshire12:03

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Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire12:03

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Aberdeen City, Hartlepool11:59

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North Sea11:56

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Muchalls, Aberdeenshire11:56

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Downies, Aberdeenshire11:55

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North Sea11:53

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Aberdeen City, Hartlepool11:48

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen11:45

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen11:32