Coastguard Helicopter to Buckie Loch

Thursday, 17 September 2026 | 21:00 | From North Sea

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Sea - Buckie Loch, 17 September 2026, 20:00

On Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 21:00, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to Buckie Loch. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGU. The flight lasted 16 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 15 miles at an average speed of 55 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 950 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
15 miles
950 feet
dashboard average speed
55 mph
17 minutes
21:00
21:16
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Buckie Loch, Moray21:16

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Buckie Loch, Moray21:15

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Moray, Moray21:14

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Shallowhead, Moray21:12

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Buckie Loch, Moray21:10

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Moray, Moray21:09

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North Sea, 21:00