Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Tuesday, 11 August 2026 | 16:15 | From Aberdeen International Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Aberdeen International Airport - North Sea, 11 August 2026, 15:15

On Tuesday, 11 August 2026 at 16:15, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Aberdeen International Airport to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGL. The flight lasted 51 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 140 miles at an average speed of 164 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2750 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

140 miles

2750 feet

164 mph

52 minutes

16:15

17:06

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

North Sea, 17:06

North Sea16:33

Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire16:33

Aberdeenshire, Aberdeenshire16:32

Rathen, Aberdeenshire16:31

New Leeds, Aberdeenshire16:31

Aberdeenshire, Aberdeenshire16:31

New Leeds, Aberdeenshire16:30

Fetterangus, Aberdeenshire16:30

Old Deer, Aberdeenshire16:29

Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire16:29

Stuartfield, Aberdeenshire16:28

Clola, Aberdeenshire16:28

Aberdeenshire, Aberdeenshire16:27

Berefold, Aberdeenshire16:26

Ellon, Aberdeenshire16:25

Tipperty, Aberdeenshire16:24

Aberdeenshire, Aberdeenshire16:24

Hill of Minnes, Aberdeenshire16:24

Aberdeenshire, Aberdeenshire16:24

Rashierieve, Aberdeenshire16:23

Aberdeenshire, Aberdeenshire16:23

Belhelvie, Aberdeenshire16:22

Potterton, Aberdeenshire16:22

Bridge of Don, Aberdeenshire16:22

Bridge of Don, Aberdeen City16:21

Tillydrone, Aberdeen City16:20

Middlefield, Aberdeen City16:20

Cummings Park, Aberdeen City16:19

Heathryfold, Aberdeen City16:19

Bucksburn, Aberdeen City16:18

Wellheads Drive, Aberdeen City16:18

Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen16:15

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