Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Buckie Loch

Monday, 9 November 2026 | 16:28

On Monday, 9 November 2026 | 16:28 at 16:28, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Buckie Loch and is now flying over North Sea. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight has been in the air for 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 31 miles at an average speed of 110 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 900 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
32 miles
900 feet
dashboard average speed
110 mph
18 minutes
16:28
16:45:19
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea16:44

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North Sea16:36

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Lossiemouth, Moray16:35

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Covesea Skerries Lighthouse, Moray16:35

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Lossiemouth, Moray16:35

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North Sea16:29

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Moray, Moray16:28

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Buckie Loch, Moray16:28