Coastguard Helicopter to Aberdeen International Airport

Tuesday, 11 August 2026 | 15:05 | From North Sea

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Sea - Aberdeen International Airport, 11 August 2026, 14:05

On Tuesday, 11 August 2026 at 15:05, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to Aberdeen International Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGL. The flight lasted 19 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 46 miles at an average speed of 142 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 600 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
46 miles
600 feet
dashboard average speed
142 mph
20 minutes
15:05
15:24
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen15:24

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen15:23

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Dyce, Aberdeen City15:23

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Little Goval, Aberdeenshire15:22

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Longhills, Aberdeenshire15:22

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Moss Side, Aberdeenshire15:21

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Kingseat, Aberdeenshire15:21

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Longdrum, Aberdeenshire15:21

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Belhelvie, Aberdeenshire15:20

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Aberdeenshire, Aberdeenshire15:20

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Foveran, Aberdeenshire15:19

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Newburgh, Aberdeenshire15:18

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Collieston, Aberdeenshire15:16

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Cruden Bay, Aberdeenshire15:15

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Longhaven, Aberdeenshire15:14

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Boddam, Aberdeenshire15:13

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Peterhead, Aberdeenshire15:12

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North Sea, 15:05