Coastguard Helicopter on its way from North Sea

Friday, 18 September 2026 | 18:15

On Friday, 18 September 2026 | 18:15 at 18:15, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea and is now flying over Aberdeen International Airport. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGU. The flight has been in the air for 47 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 91 miles at an average speed of 117 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2525 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
92 miles
2525 feet
dashboard average speed
117 mph
47 minutes
18:15
19:01:52
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen19:01

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen19:01

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen18:59

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Dyce and Stoneywood, Aberdeen City18:59

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Cothal, Aberdeenshire18:58

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Longhills, Aberdeenshire18:58

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Drumligair, Aberdeenshire18:58

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Moss Side, Aberdeenshire18:57

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Bridge of Don, Aberdeenshire18:57

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Potterton, Aberdeenshire18:57

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Blackdog, Aberdeenshire18:56

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Balmedie, Aberdeenshire18:55

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North Sea, 18:15