Coastguard Helicopter to Aberdeen International Airport

Wednesday, 2 September 2026 | 18:23 | From Tillydrone

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Tillydrone - Aberdeen International Airport, 02 September 2026, 17:23

On Wednesday, 2 September 2026 at 18:23, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Tillydrone to Aberdeen International Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGR. The flight lasted 28 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 56 miles at an average speed of 118 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1050 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGR
Helicopter: G-MCGR

The helicopter G-MCGR 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: Albert Bridge

Distance travelled
56 miles
1050 feet
dashboard average speed
118 mph
29 minutes
18:23
18:51
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen18:51

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen18:49

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen18:48

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Dyce, Aberdeen City18:47

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Dyce and Stoneywood, Aberdeen City18:46

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Swailend, Aberdeenshire18:46

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Longhills, Aberdeenshire18:45

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Drumligair, Aberdeenshire18:45

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Moss Side, Aberdeenshire18:45

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Potterton, Aberdeenshire18:45

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Bridge of Don, Aberdeenshire18:44

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Potterton, Aberdeenshire18:44

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Blackdog, Aberdeenshire18:43

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Aberdeen City18:42

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North Sea18:40

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Aberdeen City18:40

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North Sea18:36

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Muchalls, Aberdeenshire18:36

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Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire18:35

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North Sea18:33

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Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire18:33

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North Sea18:24

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Aberdeen City18:24

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Pittodrie, Aberdeen City18:23

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Bridge of Don, Aberdeen City18:23

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Papermill Gardens, Aberdeen City18:23