Coastguard Helicopter to Castlecraig

Monday, 11 May 2026 | 23:12 | From Buckie Loch

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Buckie Loch - Castlecraig, 11 May 2026, 22:12

On Monday, 11 May 2026 at 23:12, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Buckie Loch to Castlecraig. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 15 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 12 miles at an average speed of 49 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 625 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
625 feet
dashboard average speed
49 mph
15 minutes
23:12
23:26
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

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Castlecraig, Highland23:26

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Castlecraig, Highland23:25

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Castlecraig, Highland23:24

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Castlecraig, Highland23:24

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Cromarty, Highland23:23

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North Sea, 23:23

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North Sea, 23:22

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North Sea, 23:19

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North Sea, 23:19

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North Sea, 23:18

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North Sea, 23:18

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North Sea, 23:18

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North Sea, 23:17

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North Sea, 23:17

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North Sea, 23:17

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North Sea, 23:16

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North Sea23:16

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Buckie Loch, Moray23:15

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Buckie Loch, Moray23:12