Thursday, 12 February 2026 | 17:11 | From Stornoway Airport
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.
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
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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles17:11
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