Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Buckie Loch

Monday, 5 October 2026 | 19:46

On Monday, 5 October 2026 | 19:46 at 19:46, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Buckie Loch and is now flying over Travelers on the move. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight has been in the air for 54 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 37 miles at an average speed of 42 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1950 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
38 miles
1950 feet
dashboard average speed
42 mph
55 minutes
19:46
20:40:17
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Travelers on the move, Highland20:40

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North Sea20:39

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Tarbat Ness Lighthouse, Highland20:39

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Portmahomack, Highland20:38

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Tarbat Ness Lighthouse, Highland20:38

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Travelers on the move, Highland20:37

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North Sea, 20:35

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Portmahomack, Highland20:34

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Wilkhaven Pier Road, Highland20:29

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Wilkhaven Pier Road, Highland20:28

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Tarbat Ness Lighthouse, Highland20:19

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Travelers on the move, Highland20:18

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North Sea19:51

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19:51

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Moray, Moray19:51

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Buckie Loch, Moray19:46