Coastguard Helicopter to Balado Airfield

Monday, 11 May 2026 | 14:55 | From Powmill

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Powmill - Balado Airfield, 11 May 2026, 13:55

On Monday, 11 May 2026 at 14:55, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Powmill to Balado Airfield. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 48 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 12 miles at an average speed of 16 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
13 miles
1475 feet
dashboard average speed
16 mph
48 minutes
14:55
15:43
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Balado Airfield, Kinross, Perth and Kinross15:43

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Balado Airfield, Kinross, Perth and Kinross15:42

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RAF Balado Bridge, Kinross, Perth and Kinross15:42

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Balado, Perth and Kinross15:41

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Drum, Perth and Kinross15:40

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Perth and Kinross, Perth and Kinross15:40

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Powmill, Perth and Kinross15:38

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Hill End, Fife15:38

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Hill End, Perth and Kinross15:38

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Blairingone, Perth and Kinross15:29

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Fife, Fife15:28

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Blairingone, Perth and Kinross15:28

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Powmill, Perth and Kinross15:27

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Hill End, Perth and Kinross15:16

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Fife, Fife15:09

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Blairingone, Perth and Kinross14:55

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Powmill, Perth and Kinross14:55