Coastguard Helicopter to Buckie Loch

Saturday, 5 September 2026 | 16:35 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Buckie Loch, 05 September 2026, 15:35

On Saturday, 5 September 2026 at 16:35, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Buckie Loch. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 31 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 41 miles at an average speed of 81 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1400 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGO
Helicopter: G-MCGO

The helicopter G-MCGO 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: Alec Wilson

Distance travelled
42 miles
1400 feet
dashboard average speed
81 mph
31 minutes
16:35
17:06
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Buckie Loch, Moray17:06

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Buckie Loch, Moray17:01

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North Sea16:43

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Learnie Hill, Highland16:42

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Brown Hill, Highland16:42

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Rosemarkie, Highland16:42

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Fortrose, Highland16:41

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Rosemarkie, Highland16:41

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Fresson Circle, Highland16:39

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Inverness, Highland16:38

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Inverness Airport, Inverness16:35