Coastguard Helicopter to North Sea

Friday, 6 November 2026 | 11:51 | From Buckie Loch

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Buckie Loch - North Sea, 06 November 2026, 11:51

On Friday, 6 November 2026 at 11:51, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Buckie Loch to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 37 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 17 miles at an average speed of 27 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 625 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
17 miles
625 feet
dashboard average speed
27 mph
38 minutes
11:51
12:28
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 12:28

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North Sea12:23

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12:23

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North Sea12:18

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Shallowhead, Moray12:18

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Moray, Moray12:17

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Shallowhead, Moray12:16

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Moray, Moray12:06

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Shallowhead, Moray12:06

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Moray, Moray12:05

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Buckie Loch, Moray12:04

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Moray, Moray12:04

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Buckie Loch, Moray11:55

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Moray, Moray11:54

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Buckie Loch, Moray11:53

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Moray, Moray11:53

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Buckie Loch, Moray11:51