Coastguard Helicopter to Rhynie, Longlands

Thursday, 28 May 2026 | 18:27 | From Aberdeen International Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Aberdeen International Airport - Rhynie, 28 May 2026, 17:27

On Thursday, 28 May 2026 at 18:27, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Aberdeen International Airport to Rhynie. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 14 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 30 miles at an average speed of 127 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1950 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
31 miles
1950 feet
dashboard average speed
127 mph
15 minutes
18:27
18:41
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Longlands, Aberdeenshire18:41

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Rhynie, Aberdeenshire18:40

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Aberdeenshire, Aberdeenshire18:39

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Clatt, Aberdeenshire18:39

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Aberdeenshire, Aberdeenshire18:37

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Auchleven, Aberdeenshire18:37

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Keig, Aberdeenshire18:36

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Aberdeenshire, Aberdeenshire18:36

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Place of Tilliefoure Sundial, Aberdeenshire18:36

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Aberdeenshire, Aberdeenshire18:35

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Blairdaff, Aberdeenshire18:35

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Kemnay, Aberdeenshire18:33

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Lyne of Skene, Aberdeenshire18:33

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Kintore, Aberdeenshire18:32

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Blackburn, Aberdeenshire18:32

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Dyce and Stoneywood, Aberdeenshire18:32

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Dyce and Stoneywood, Aberdeen City18:30

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Bankhead, Aberdeen City18:30

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen18:29

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen18:27