Coastguard Helicopter to Altnaharra, Inverness Airport

Monday, 16 March 2026 | 21:42 | From Inverness Airport

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

On Monday, 16 March 2026 at 21:42, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Altnaharra. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 50 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 115 miles at an average speed of 140 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 5050 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
116 miles
5050 feet
dashboard average speed
140 mph
50 minutes
21:42
22:31
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Altnaharra, Altnaharra22:28

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Loch Choire22:25

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Badanloch Lodge, Badanloch Lodge22:19

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Kinbrace, Kinbrace22:16

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Achentoul, Achentoul22:16

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Kinbrace, Kinbrace22:16

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Dunbeath, Dunbeath22:07

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Lodesbest, Lodesbest22:06

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Houstry, Houstry22:05

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Smerral, Smerral22:04

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Latheronwheel, Latheronwheel22:04

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Latheron, Latheron22:03

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Forse, Forse22:03

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North Sea21:46

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Ardersier, Ardersier21:44

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Inverness, Inverness21:43

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Inverness Airport, Inverness21:42