Coastguard Helicopter to Buckie Loch

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 | 15:31 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Buckie Loch, 30 September 2026, 14:31

On Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 15:31, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Buckie Loch. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 12 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 21 miles at an average speed of 107 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1450 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGX
Helicopter: G-MCGX

The helicopter G-MCGX 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: Nick (UK)

Distance travelled
21 miles
1450 feet
dashboard average speed
107 mph
12 minutes
15:31
15:43
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Buckie Loch, Moray15:43

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Buckie Loch, Moray15:40

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Moray, Moray15:39

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Brodie, Moray15:39

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Highland, Highland15:38

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Moray, Moray15:38

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Highland, Highland15:38

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Nairn, Highland15:38

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Highland, Highland15:37

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Auldearn, Highland15:36

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Nairn, Highland15:36

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Highland, Highland15:36

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Piperhill, Highland15:35

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Cawdor, Highland15:34

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Newton of Budgate, Highland15:34

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Croy, Highland15:33

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Tornagrain, Highland15:32

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Inverness, Highland15:32

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Tornagrain, Highland15:32

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Inverness Airport, Inverness15:31