Coastguard Helicopter to Buckie Loch

Tuesday, 6 October 2026 | 15:13 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Buckie Loch, 06 October 2026, 14:13

On Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 15:13, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Buckie Loch. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 13 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 24 miles at an average speed of 113 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1500 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
1500 feet
dashboard average speed
113 mph
13 minutes
15:13
15:26
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Buckie Loch, Moray15:26

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Buckie Loch, Moray15:26

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Buckie Loch, Moray15:24

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Moray, Moray15:24

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Buckie Loch, Moray15:23

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Moray, Moray15:21

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Highland, Highland15:21

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Nairn, Highland15:20

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North Sea15:17

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Fortrose, Highland15:16

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Learnie Hill, Highland15:16

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Highland, Highland15:16

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Rosemarkie, Highland15:15

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Fortrose, Highland15:15

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Rosemarkie, Highland15:14

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Fresson Circle, Highland15:13

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Inverness Airport, Inverness15:13