Coastguard Helicopter to Aberdeen International Airport

Monday, 17 August 2026 | 13:35 | From Aberdeen City

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Aberdeen City - Aberdeen International Airport, 17 August 2026, 12:35

On Monday, 17 August 2026 at 13:35, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Aberdeen City to Aberdeen International Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGU. The flight lasted 31 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 66 miles at an average speed of 131 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 950 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGU
Helicopter: G-MCGU

The helicopter G-MCGU 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: Steve Lynes

Distance travelled
67 miles
950 feet
dashboard average speed
131 mph
31 minutes
13:35
14:06
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen14:06

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen14:05

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen14:03

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen14:02

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Dyce, Aberdeen City14:01

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Dyce and Stoneywood, Aberdeen City14:01

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Cothal, Aberdeenshire14:01

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Rosehall, Aberdeenshire14:00

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Longhills, Aberdeenshire14:00

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Moss Side, Aberdeenshire14:00

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Bridge of Don, Aberdeenshire13:59

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Bridge of Don, Aberdeen City13:58

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Aberdeen City13:58

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North Sea13:57

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Aberdeen City13:56

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North Sea13:44

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Catterline, Aberdeenshire13:43

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Mill of Uras, Aberdeenshire13:42

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Gallaton, Aberdeenshire13:42

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Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire13:42

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North Sea13:40

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Muchalls, Aberdeenshire13:40

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Downies, Aberdeenshire13:39

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Portlethen Village, Aberdeenshire13:39

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Findon, Aberdeenshire13:38

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Aberdeen City, 13:35