Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Buckie Loch

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 | 15:40

On Wednesday, 11 November 2026 | 15:40 at 15:40, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Buckie Loch and is now flying over Inverness Airport. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight has been in the air for 16 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 23 miles at an average speed of 83 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2300 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
2300 feet
dashboard average speed
83 mph
17 minutes
15:40
15:56:39
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness15:56

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Inverness Airport, Inverness15:54

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Ardersier, Highland15:52

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Highland, Highland15:52

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Delnies, Highland15:51

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North Sea15:41

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Buckie Loch, Moray15:41

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Moray, Moray15:40

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Buckie Loch, Moray15:40