Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Friday, 30 October 2026 | 19:32 | From Buckie Loch

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Buckie Loch - Inverness Airport, 30 October 2026, 19:32

On Friday, 30 October 2026 at 19:32, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Buckie Loch to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 11 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 16 miles at an average speed of 85 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 500 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
16 miles
500 feet
dashboard average speed
85 mph
12 minutes
19:32
19:43
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:43

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:43

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Inverness Airport, Inverness19:41

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Ardersier, Highland19:39

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Highland, Highland19:38

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Delnies, Highland19:38

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North Sea19:35

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Moray, Moray19:33

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Moray, Moray19:32

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Buckie Loch, Moray19:32