Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Aberdeen International Airport

Saturday, 14 November 2026 | 20:41

On Saturday, 14 November 2026 | 20:41 at 20:41, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Aberdeen International Airport and is now flying over Dyce and Stoneywood. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight has been in the air for 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 4 miles at an average speed of 29 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1850 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGO
Helicopter: G-MCGO

The helicopter G-MCGO 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: Alec Wilson

Distance travelled
5 miles
1850 feet
dashboard average speed
29 mph
9 minutes
20:41
20:50:42
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Dyce and Stoneywood, Aberdeenshire20:50

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Dyce and Stoneywood, Aberdeen City20:49

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Stoneywood, Aberdeen City20:48

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen20:47

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Aberdeen International Airport, Aberdeen20:41