Coastguard Helicopter to Dinnet, A93

Tuesday, 18 August 2026 | 13:52 | From Aberdeen International Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Aberdeen International Airport - Dinnet, 18 August 2026, 12:52

On Tuesday, 18 August 2026 at 13:52, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Aberdeen International Airport to Dinnet. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGU. The flight lasted 24 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 32 miles at an average speed of 80 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2125 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
32 miles
2125 feet
dashboard average speed
80 mph
25 minutes
13:52
14:16
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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A93, Aberdeenshire14:16

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Dinnet, Aberdeenshire14:16

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Aboyne, Aberdeenshire14:16

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Braeroddach, Aberdeenshire14:16

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Aberdeenshire, Aberdeenshire14:15

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Potarch, Aberdeenshire14:11

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Aberdeenshire, Aberdeenshire14:10

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Bridge of Canny, Aberdeenshire14:10

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Inchmarlo, Aberdeenshire14:09

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Banchory, Aberdeenshire14:09

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Echt, Aberdeenshire14:05

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Aberdeenshire, Aberdeenshire14:04

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Kirkton of Skene, Aberdeenshire14:04

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Loch of Skene14:04

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Kirkton of Skene, Aberdeenshire14:03

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Aberdeenshire, Aberdeenshire14:02

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Dyce and Stoneywood, Aberdeen City14:01

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Dyce, Aberdeen City14:00

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen13:59

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen13:52