Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Friday, 5 June 2026 | 22:02 | From Aberdeen International Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Aberdeen International Airport - North Sea, 05 June 2026, 21:02

On Friday, 5 June 2026 at 22:02, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Aberdeen International Airport to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGL. The flight lasted 57 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 135 miles at an average speed of 141 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2200 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGL
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

Distance travelled
135 miles
2200 feet
dashboard average speed
141 mph
58 minutes
22:02
23:00
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 23:00

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North Sea22:24

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Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire22:23

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Memsie, Aberdeenshire22:23

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Rathen, Aberdeenshire22:22

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Aberdeenshire, Aberdeenshire22:22

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New Leeds, Aberdeenshire22:21

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Strichen, Aberdeenshire22:21

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Fetterangus, Aberdeenshire22:20

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Old Deer, Aberdeenshire22:19

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Stuartfield, Aberdeenshire22:19

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Kingseat, Aberdeenshire22:13

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Drumligair, Aberdeenshire22:12

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Corsehill, Aberdeenshire22:12

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Fowlershill, Aberdeenshire22:12

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Dyce, Aberdeen City22:12

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Stoneywood, Aberdeen City22:11

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Bankhead, Aberdeen City22:11

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen22:10

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen22:02