Coastguard Helicopter to Mangurstadh, A859

Thursday, 12 February 2026 | 17:11 | From Stornoway Airport

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Mangurstadh, A859

On Thursday, 12 February 2026 at 17:11, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Stornoway Airport to Mangurstadh. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 45 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 55 miles at an average speed of 74 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2525 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

Distance travelled
55 miles
2525 feet
dashboard average speed
74 mph
45 minutes
17:11
17:56
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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17:56

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Mangurstadh17:36

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Giosla17:19

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Eanacleit17:18

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An t-Achadh Mòr17:14

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A859, 17:12

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles17:11

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