Coastguard Helicopter to Buckie Loch

Monday, 5 October 2026 | 16:29 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Buckie Loch, 05 October 2026, 15:29

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.

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
27 miles
1550 feet
dashboard average speed
114 mph
14 minutes
16:29
16:43
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Buckie Loch, Moray16:43

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Buckie Loch, Moray16:40

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Moray, Moray16:40

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Buckie Loch, Moray16:39

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Moray, Moray16:38

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North Sea16:34

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Cromarty, Highland16:33

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BT Rosemarkie, Highland16:33

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Highland, Highland16:33

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Learnie Hill, Highland16:33

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Highland, Highland16:32

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Rosemarkie, Highland16:32

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Fortrose, Highland16:31

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Rosemarkie, Highland16:31

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Inverness, Highland16:30

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Ardersier, Highland16:30

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Inverness, Highland16:30

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Inverness Airport, Inverness16:29