Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Friday, 31 July 2026 | 10:03 | From Aberdeen International Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Aberdeen International Airport - North Sea, 31 July 2026, 09:03

On Friday, 31 July 2026 at 10:03, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Aberdeen International Airport to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 37 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 62 miles at an average speed of 100 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1400 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
62 miles
1400 feet
dashboard average speed
100 mph
38 minutes
10:03
10:41
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 10:41

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North Sea10:17

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Downies, Aberdeenshire10:16

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Portlethen Village, Aberdeenshire10:16

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Findon, Aberdeenshire10:15

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Aberdeen City10:12

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Seaton, Aberdeen City10:11

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Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen City10:11

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Bridge of Don, Aberdeen City10:10

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Stoneywood, Aberdeen City10:10

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Dyce, Aberdeenshire10:09

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Little Goval, Aberdeenshire10:09

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Dyce, Aberdeen City10:09

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen10:08

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen10:03