Coastguard Helicopter to Achanalt, A832

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 | 14:08 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Achanalt, A832

On Wednesday, 4 February 2026 at 14:08, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Achanalt. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 14 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 33 miles at an average speed of 146 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2075 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGT
Helicopter: G-MCGT

The helicopter G-MCGT 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: Ronnie Macdonald

Distance travelled
34 miles
2075 feet
dashboard average speed
146 mph
14 minutes
14:08
14:22
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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A832, 14:22

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Achanalt14:22

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Loch Luichart14:20

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Garve14:19

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Loch Garve14:19

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Tarvie14:19

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Garve14:18

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Contin14:17

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Marybank14:17

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Muir of Ord14:16

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Mulbuie14:15

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Tore14:14

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Inverness14:14

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Munlochy14:13

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Inverness14:13

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Avoch14:12

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Fortrose14:12

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Inverness14:11

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Dalcross Heliport14:11

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Inverness Airport, Inverness14:10

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Inverness Airport, Inverness14:08