Coastguard Helicopter to Shieldaig, A896
Monday, 9 February 2026 | 10:42 | From Stornoway Airport
On Monday, 9 February 2026 at 10:42, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Stornoway Airport to Shieldaig. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGK. The flight lasted 39 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 85 miles at an average speed of 131 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 7975 feet.
Helicopter: G-MCGK
The helicopter G-MCGK 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: Steve Lynes
85 miles
7975 feet
131 mph
39 minutes
10:42
11:21
Route
A896, 11:21
Balgy11:20
Lochcarron11:17
Strathcarron11:16
Balnacra11:12
Coulags11:11
Torridon11:09
Annat11:09
Balgy11:08
Coire11:07
Inveralligin11:07
Diabaig11:05
Inner Seas10:43
Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles10:42
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