Coastguard Helicopter to Angus, The Ladder

Monday, 21 September 2026 | 16:03 | From Ballater

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Ballater - Angus, 21 September 2026, 15:03

On Monday, 21 September 2026 at 16:03, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Ballater to Angus. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGU. The flight lasted 14 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 4 miles at an average speed of 17 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2800 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
4 miles
2800 feet
dashboard average speed
17 mph
14 minutes
16:03
16:17
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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The Ladder, Angus16:17

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Angus, Angus16:05

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Aberdeenshire, Aberdeenshire16:04

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Shiel of Glentanar, Aberdeenshire16:04

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Ballater, Aberdeenshire16:03