Coastguard Helicopter to Aberdeen International Airport

Sunday, 26 April 2026 | 7:39 | From Aberdeen International Airport

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

On Sunday, 26 April 2026 at 7:39, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Aberdeen International Airport to Aberdeen International Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGL. The flight lasted 5 minutes. The aircraft is still at the departure location. The helicopter has not yet taken off.

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