Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Buckie Loch

Monday, 9 November 2026 | 18:45

On Monday, 9 November 2026 | 18:45 at 18:45, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Buckie Loch and is now flying over North Sea. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight has been in the air for 18 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 24 miles at an average speed of 81 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1400 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
25 miles
1400 feet
dashboard average speed
81 mph
18 minutes
18:45
19:03:13
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea19:03

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North Sea18:49

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Shallowhead, Moray18:49

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Moray, Moray18:48

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North Sea18:48

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Shallowhead, Moray18:47

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Findhorn, Moray18:47

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North Sea18:46

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99 Hill Trail, Moray18:46

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Moray, Moray18:46

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Buckie Loch, Moray18:45