Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Saturday, 20 June 2026 | 17:44 | From Buckie Loch

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Buckie Loch - Inverness Airport, 20 June 2026, 16:44

On Saturday, 20 June 2026 at 17:44, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Buckie Loch to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 20 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 29 miles at an average speed of 87 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2900 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
29 miles
2900 feet
dashboard average speed
87 mph
20 minutes
17:44
18:04
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness18:04

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Inverness Airport, Inverness18:02

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Ardersier, Highland18:02

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Tomhommie, Highland18:01

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Highland, Highland18:01

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Delnies, Highland18:00

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North Sea17:51

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Buckie Loch, Moray17:49

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Moray, Moray17:49

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North Sea17:48

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17:47

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Moray, Moray17:47

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Buckie Loch, Moray17:46

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Moray, Moray17:45

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Buckie Loch, Moray17:45

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Moray, Moray17:44

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Buckie Loch, Moray17:44