Coastguard Helicopter to Buckie Loch

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 | 11:52 | From North Sea

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Sea - Buckie Loch, 21 October 2026, 10:52

On Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 11:52, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Sea to Buckie Loch. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 30 miles at an average speed of 109 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1050 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
31 miles
1050 feet
dashboard average speed
109 mph
17 minutes
11:52
12:09
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Buckie Loch, Moray12:09

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Buckie Loch, Moray12:09

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Moray, Moray12:08

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Buckie Loch, Moray12:07

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Moray, Moray12:07

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Buckie Loch, Moray12:05

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Moray, Moray12:05

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North Sea11:56

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Delnies, Highland11:55

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Highland, Highland11:55

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Ardersier, Highland11:54

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Highland, Highland11:54

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Inverness Airport, Inverness11:53

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North Sea, 11:52