Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Thursday, 17 September 2026 | 21:34 | From Buckie Loch

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Buckie Loch - Inverness Airport, 17 September 2026, 20:34

On Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 21:34, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Buckie Loch to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGU. The flight lasted 24 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 32 miles at an average speed of 80 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3350 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
32 miles
3350 feet
dashboard average speed
80 mph
24 minutes
21:34
21:58
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness21:58

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Inverness Airport, Inverness21:55

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Ardersier, Highland21:54

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Tomhommie, Highland21:54

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Highland, Highland21:53

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Delnies, Highland21:52

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North Sea21:35

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Buckie Loch, Moray21:34