Coastguard Helicopter to Buckie Loch

Saturday, 5 September 2026 | 17:53 | From Highland

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Highland - Buckie Loch, 05 September 2026, 16:53

On Saturday, 5 September 2026 at 17:53, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Highland to Buckie Loch. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 40 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 53 miles at an average speed of 80 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1875 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
53 miles
1875 feet
dashboard average speed
80 mph
40 minutes
17:53
18:33
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Buckie Loch, Moray18:33

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Buckie Loch, Moray18:30

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North Sea18:15

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Buckie Loch, Moray18:15

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Moray, Moray18:15

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Dyke, Moray18:14

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Kintessack, Moray18:14

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Brodie, Moray18:14

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Highland, Highland18:13

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Auldearn, Highland18:12

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Highland, Highland18:11

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Piperhill, Highland18:11

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Culcharry, Highland18:10

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Cawdor, Highland18:10

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Newton of Budgate, Highland18:10

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Cantray, Highland18:09

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Highland, Highland18:09

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Croy, Highland18:09

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Newlands of Culloden, Highland18:08

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Inverness, Highland18:08

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Daviot, Highland18:07

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Inverness, Highland18:06

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Slackbuie, Highland18:06

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Inverness, Highland18:05

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Dores, Highland18:03

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Highland, Highland18:03

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Loch Ness18:02

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Highland, Highland17:53