Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Saturday, 5 September 2026 | 18:34 | From Buckie Loch

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Buckie Loch - Inverness Airport, 05 September 2026, 17:34

On Saturday, 5 September 2026 at 18:34, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Buckie Loch to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 20 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 17 miles at an average speed of 51 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 825 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
17 miles
825 feet
dashboard average speed
51 mph
20 minutes
18:34
18:54
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness18:54

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Inverness Airport, Inverness18:52

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Ardersier, Highland18:52

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Tomhommie, Highland18:51

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Highland, Highland18:51

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Delnies, Highland18:50

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Nairn, Highland18:50

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Delnies, Highland18:49

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North Sea18:48

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Auldearn, Highland18:48

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Nairn, Highland18:47

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Highland, Highland18:47

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Moray, Moray18:46

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Moray, Moray18:44

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Buckie Loch, Moray18:43

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Buckie Loch, Moray18:34