Coastguard Helicopter to Castlecraig, Castlecraig Circular

Sunday, 10 May 2026 | 16:29 | From Buckie Loch

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Buckie Loch - Castlecraig, 10 May 2026, 15:29

On Sunday, 10 May 2026 at 16:29, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Buckie Loch to Castlecraig. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 7 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 11 miles at an average speed of 101 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 475 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGX
Helicopter: G-MCGX

The helicopter G-MCGX 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: Nick (UK)

Distance travelled
12 miles
475 feet
dashboard average speed
101 mph
7 minutes
16:29
16:35
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Castlecraig Circular, Highland16:35

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Castlecraig, Highland16:35

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North Sea16:30

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16:30

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Moray, Moray16:29

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Buckie Loch, Moray16:29