Coastguard Helicopter to Buckie Loch

Friday, 6 November 2026 | 11:32 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Buckie Loch, 06 November 2026, 11:32

On Friday, 6 November 2026 at 11:32, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Buckie Loch. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 14 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 22 miles at an average speed of 93 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 550 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
23 miles
550 feet
dashboard average speed
93 mph
15 minutes
11:32
11:47
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Buckie Loch, Moray11:47

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Buckie Loch, Moray11:46

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Moray, Moray11:45

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Buckie Loch, Moray11:45

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Moray, Moray11:44

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North Sea11:40

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Delnies, Highland11:39

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Ardersier, Highland11:38

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Inverness Airport, Inverness11:36

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Ardersier, Highland11:36

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Inverness, Highland11:36

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Inverness Airport, Inverness11:35

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Milton of Breachlich Road, Highland11:34

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Ardersier, Highland11:34

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Inverness Airport, Inverness11:32