Coastguard Helicopter to Buckie Loch

Thursday, 20 August 2026 | 22:56 | From Buckie Loch

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Buckie Loch - Buckie Loch, 20 August 2026, 21:56

On Thursday, 20 August 2026 at 22:56, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Buckie Loch to Buckie Loch. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGU. The flight lasted 7 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 6 miles at an average speed of 47 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 400 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGU
Helicopter: G-MCGU

The helicopter G-MCGU 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: Steve Lynes

Distance travelled
6 miles
400 feet
dashboard average speed
47 mph
8 minutes
22:56
23:03
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Buckie Loch, Moray23:03

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Buckie Loch, Moray23:01

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Moray, Moray23:00

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Kintessack, Moray23:00

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Buckie Loch, Moray22:58

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Findhorn, Moray22:58

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North Sea, 22:57

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Buckie Loch, Moray22:56