Coastguard Helicopter to Aberdeen International Airport

Sunday, 5 April 2026 | 8:55 | From North Sea

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

On Sunday, 5 April 2026 at 8:55, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to Aberdeen International Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGE. The flight lasted 45 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 46 miles at an average speed of 62 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1250 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGE
Helicopter: G-MCGE

The helicopter G-MCGE 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: Mike Burdett

Distance travelled
47 miles
1250 feet
dashboard average speed
62 mph
46 minutes
08:55
09:41
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen09:41

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen09:25

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen09:23

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen09:22

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen09:22

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen09:21

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen09:20

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen09:18

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Stoneywood, Aberdeen City09:18

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Danestone, Aberdeen City09:17

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Bridge of Don, Aberdeen City09:16

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Blackdog, Aberdeenshire09:16

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North Sea, 08:55