Coastguard Helicopter to Dalchreichart, Tornagrain

Saturday, 28 February 2026 | 14:42 | From Inverness Airport

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Inverness Airport to Dalchreichart

On Saturday, 28 February 2026 at 14:42, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Dalchreichart. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 27 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 58 miles at an average speed of 130 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3175 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
58 miles
3175 feet
dashboard average speed
130 mph
27 minutes
14:42
15:09
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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15:09

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Dalchreichart15:08

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Balnacarn15:07

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Cannich15:02

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Struy14:59

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Contin14:55

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Strathpeffer14:54

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Contin14:54

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Strathpeffer14:54

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Maryburgh14:53

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Muir of Ord14:52

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Mulbuie14:51

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Muir of Ord14:51

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Inverness14:49

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Charleston14:48

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North Kessock14:48

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Inverness14:47

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Kilmuir14:47

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Inverness14:46

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Kilmuir14:46

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Avoch14:46

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Inverness14:45

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Avoch14:45

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Fortrose14:44

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Inverness14:44

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Tornagrain, 14:43

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Tornagrain14:43

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Inverness Airport, Inverness14:42