Coastguard Helicopter to Buckie Loch

Monday, 9 November 2026 | 15:16 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Buckie Loch, 09 November 2026, 15:16

On Monday, 9 November 2026 at 15:16, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Buckie Loch. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 13 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 18 miles at an average speed of 87 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 925 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
19 miles
925 feet
dashboard average speed
87 mph
13 minutes
15:16
15:29
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Buckie Loch, Moray15:29

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Buckie Loch, Moray15:28

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Moray, Moray15:27

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Shallowhead, Moray15:26

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Moray, Moray15:26

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Buckie Loch, Moray15:25

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Moray, Moray15:24

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North Sea15:21

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Delnies, Highland15:20

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Nairn, Highland15:20

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Highland, Highland15:20

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Old Military Road, Highland15:18

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Inverness Airport, Inverness15:16