Coastguard Helicopter to Aberdeen International Airport

Wednesday, 1 April 2026 | 15:42 | 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 15:42, 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 50 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 50 miles at an average speed of 61 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 775 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
51 miles
775 feet
dashboard average speed
61 mph
50 minutes
15:42
16:32
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen16:32

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen16:32

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen16:31

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Aberdeen City, Hartlepool16:27

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North Sea16:26

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Aberdeen City, Hartlepool16:23

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North Sea16:10

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Aberdeen City, Hartlepool16:07

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Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire16:07

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B997, Aberdeenshire16:06

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen16:05

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen15:42