Coastguard Helicopter to Lochnagar

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 | 10:47 | From Fir Hillock

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Fir Hillock - Lochnagar, 26 May 2026, 09:47

On Tuesday, 26 May 2026 at 10:47, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Fir Hillock to Lochnagar. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 13 miles at an average speed of 105 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2800 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGX
Helicopter: G-MCGX

The helicopter G-MCGX 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: Nick (UK)

Distance travelled
14 miles
2800 feet
dashboard average speed
105 mph
8 minutes
10:47
10:55
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Lochnagar, Aberdeenshire10:55

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Lochnagar, Aberdeenshire10:54

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Bill Stuart Memorial, Aberdeenshire10:53

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Clais Rathadan, Aberdeenshire10:52

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Green Craig, Aberdeenshire10:51

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Spittal of Glenmuick, Aberdeenshire10:51

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Bealachodhar, Aberdeenshire10:51

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Aberdeenshire, Aberdeenshire10:50

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Ballater, Aberdeenshire10:49

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Shiel of Glentanar, Aberdeenshire10:48

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Bog of Cairn Nairvie, Aberdeenshire10:47

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Fir Hillock, Aberdeenshire10:47