Coastguard Helicopter to Buckie Loch

Monday, 5 October 2026 | 19:19 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Buckie Loch, 05 October 2026, 18:19

On Monday, 5 October 2026 at 19:19, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Buckie Loch. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 15 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 22 miles at an average speed of 85 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1100 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGO
Helicopter: G-MCGO

The helicopter G-MCGO 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: Alec Wilson

Distance travelled
22 miles
1100 feet
dashboard average speed
85 mph
16 minutes
19:19
19:35
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Buckie Loch, Moray19:35

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Buckie Loch, Moray19:35

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Buckie Loch, Moray19:33

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Moray, Moray19:33

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Buckie Loch, Moray19:32

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Moray, Moray19:31

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Buckie Loch, Moray19:30

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Moray, Moray19:29

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North Sea19:26

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Nairn, Highland19:24

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Inverness, Highland19:24

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Tomhommie, Highland19:24

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Lochside, Highland19:23

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Highland, Highland19:23

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:22

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Woodend Road, Highland19:22

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Inverness, Highland19:21

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:19