Monday, 5 October 2026 | 16:29 | From Inverness Airport
On Monday, 5 October 2026 at 16:29, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Buckie Loch. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 14 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 26 miles at an average speed of 114 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1550 feet.
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)
Buckie Loch, Moray16:43
Buckie Loch, Moray16:40
Moray, Moray16:40
Buckie Loch, Moray16:39
Moray, Moray16:38
North Sea16:34
Cromarty, Highland16:33
BT Rosemarkie, Highland16:33
Highland, Highland16:33
Learnie Hill, Highland16:33
Highland, Highland16:32
Rosemarkie, Highland16:32
Fortrose, Highland16:31
Rosemarkie, Highland16:31
Inverness, Highland16:30
Ardersier, Highland16:30
Inverness, Highland16:30
Inverness Airport, Inverness16:29
Coastguard Helicopter to Moray17:02:26
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