Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Aberdeen International Airport

Thursday, 15 October 2026 | 1:42

On Thursday, 15 October 2026 | 1:42 at 1:42, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Aberdeen International Airport and is now flying over North Sea. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGU. The flight has been in the air for 52 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 137 miles at an average speed of 157 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2325 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
137 miles
2325 feet
dashboard average speed
157 mph
53 minutes
01:42
02:34:37
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea02:33

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North Sea01:49

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Balmedie, Aberdeenshire01:47

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Blackdog, Aberdeenshire01:47

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Bridge of Don, Aberdeenshire01:47

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Bridge of Don, Aberdeen City01:46

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Bridge of Don, Aberdeenshire01:46

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Danestone, Aberdeenshire01:46

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Bridge of Don, Aberdeen City01:46

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Danestone, Aberdeen City01:45

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Stoneywood, Aberdeen City01:45

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen01:44

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen01:42