Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 | 15:45 | From Buckie Loch

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Buckie Loch - North Sea, 30 September 2026, 14:45

On Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 15:45, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Buckie Loch to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 20 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 25 miles at an average speed of 74 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 875 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
25 miles
875 feet
dashboard average speed
74 mph
21 minutes
15:45
16:05
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 16:05

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North Sea15:46

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Moray, Moray15:46

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Buckie Loch, Moray15:45