Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 | 21:06 | From Buckie Loch

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Buckie Loch - North Sea, 28 October 2026, 21:06

On Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 21:06, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Buckie Loch to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 11 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 15 miles at an average speed of 81 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 875 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
15 miles
875 feet
dashboard average speed
81 mph
11 minutes
21:06
21:17
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea21:17

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North Sea, 21:16

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North Sea21:08

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Moray, Moray21:08

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Buckie Loch, Moray21:07

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Moray, Moray21:06

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Buckie Loch, Moray21:06