Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Aberdeen International Airport

Thursday, 30 July 2026 | 16:25

On Thursday, 30 July 2026 | 16:25 at 16:25, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Aberdeen International Airport and is now flying over North Sea. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight has been in the air for 66 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 110 miles at an average speed of 101 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1625 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
111 miles
1625 feet
dashboard average speed
101 mph
66 minutes
16:25
17:31:28
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea17:31

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North Sea16:40

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Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire16:38

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Blackhills, Aberdeenshire16:38

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Hillhead of Cowie, Aberdeenshire16:38

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Blackhills, Aberdeenshire16:37

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Bridge of Muchalls, Aberdeenshire16:37

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Muchalls, Aberdeenshire16:37

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Downies, Aberdeenshire16:36

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Portlethen Village, Aberdeenshire16:36

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Findon, Aberdeenshire16:35

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Aberdeen City16:31

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Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen City16:30

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Bridge of Don, Aberdeen City16:30

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Danestone, Aberdeen City16:30

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Bankhead, Aberdeen City16:29

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen16:28

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen16:25