Coastguard Helicopter to Achterneed, A9

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 | 16:08 | From Inverness

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness - Achterneed, 17 February 2026, 16:08

On Tuesday, 17 February 2026 at 16:08, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness to Achterneed. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 48 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 21 miles at an average speed of 27 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2675 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGG

Helicopter: G-MCGG

The helicopter G-MCGG 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: Mark Harkin

22 miles

2675 feet

27 mph

49 minutes

16:08

16:56

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

16:56

Achterneed16:54

Strathpeffer16:54

Knockfarrel16:53

Maryburgh16:53

Conon Bridge16:52

Tore16:50

North Kessock16:50

Munlochy16:50

Charleston16:49

North Kessock16:49

A9, 16:48

Inverness16:08

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