Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Aberdeen International Airport

Thursday, 29 October 2026 | 10:13

On Thursday, 29 October 2026 | 10:13 at 10:13, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Aberdeen International Airport and is now flying over North Sea. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGY. The flight has been in the air for 37 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 61 miles at an average speed of 100 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1200 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGY
Helicopter: G-MCGY

The helicopter G-MCGY 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.

Distance travelled
62 miles
1200 feet
dashboard average speed
100 mph
37 minutes
10:13
10:50:33
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea10:50

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North Sea10:37

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Catterline, Aberdeenshire10:36

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Mill of Uras, Aberdeenshire10:35

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Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire10:34

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North Sea10:31

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Findon, Aberdeenshire10:30

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Aberdeen City10:28

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North Sea10:27

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Aberdeen City10:26

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Bridge of Don, Aberdeen City10:26

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Bridge of Don, Aberdeenshire10:25

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Corsehill, Aberdeenshire10:25

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Potterton, Aberdeenshire10:24

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Little Goval, Aberdeenshire10:24

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Backhill of Goval, Aberdeenshire10:24

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Dyce and Stoneywood, Aberdeen City10:24

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Pitmedden Road, Aberdeen City10:23

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen10:22

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen10:13