Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Aberdeen International Airport

Saturday, 22 August 2026 | 6:31

On Saturday, 22 August 2026 | 6:31 at 6:31, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Aberdeen International Airport and is now flying over Clatt. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight has been in the air for 63 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 25 miles at an average speed of 24 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1800 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGO
Helicopter: G-MCGO

The helicopter G-MCGO 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: Alec Wilson

Distance travelled
25 miles
1800 feet
dashboard average speed
24 mph
63 minutes
06:31
07:34:42
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Clatt, Aberdeenshire07:34

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Clatt, Aberdeenshire07:33

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Leslie, Aberdeenshire07:32

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Auchleven, Aberdeenshire07:31

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Aberdeenshire, Aberdeenshire07:29

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Inverurie, Aberdeenshire07:29

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Kemnay, Aberdeenshire07:27

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Inverurie, Aberdeenshire07:27

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Kintore, Aberdeenshire07:25

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Kinmuck, Aberdeenshire07:25

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Hatton of Fintray, Aberdeenshire07:25

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Dyce and Stoneywood, Aberdeenshire07:24

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Dyce and Stoneywood, Aberdeen City07:24

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Dyce Drive, Aberdeen City07:23

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen06:31