Coastguard Helicopter to Gleann Einich

Thursday, 12 November 2026 | 10:31 | From Inverness Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inverness Airport - Gleann Einich, 12 November 2026, 10:31

On Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 10:31, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inverness Airport to Gleann Einich. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 13 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 32 miles at an average speed of 144 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 6000 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
32 miles
6000 feet
dashboard average speed
144 mph
14 minutes
10:31
10:44
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Gleann Einich, Highland10:44

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Gleann Einich, Highland10:44

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Cadha Mòr, Highland10:43

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Forest Cottage, Highland10:43

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Highland, Highland10:42

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Aviemore, Highland10:41

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Highland, Highland10:38

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Tomatin, Highland10:37

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Corry Bruoch Beg, Highland10:37

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Ruthven, Highland10:36

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Highland, Highland10:34

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Newlands of Culloden, Highland10:33

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Dalcross, Highland10:33

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Tornagrain, Highland10:32

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Inverness, Highland10:31

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Inverness Airport, Inverness10:31