Coastguard Helicopter to Moray, Buckie Loch

Monday, 11 May 2026 | 21:59 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Moray, 11 May 2026, 20:59

On Monday, 11 May 2026 at 21:59, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Moray. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 36 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 48 miles at an average speed of 79 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2050 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
48 miles
2050 feet
dashboard average speed
79 mph
37 minutes
21:59
22:36
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Moray, Moray22:36

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Moray, Moray22:35

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Buckie Loch, Moray22:35

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North Sea, 22:34

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North Sea, 22:30

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North Sea, 22:30

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North Sea, 22:08

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North Sea, 22:08

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North Sea, 22:08

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North Sea, 22:07

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Cromarty, Highland22:07

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Eathie Hill, Highland22:06

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Cromarty, Highland22:06

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Learnie Hill, Highland22:06

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Rosemarkie, Highland22:05

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Fortrose, Highland22:05

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Rosemarkie, Highland22:04

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Fortrose, Highland22:03

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Inverness, Highland22:01

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Tornagrain, Highland22:01

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Inverness Airport, Inverness21:59