Coastguard Helicopter to Shieldaig, Stornoway Airport

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 | 1:09 | From Stornoway Airport

On Wednesday, 18 February 2026 at 1:09, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Stornoway Airport to Shieldaig. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 30 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 60 miles at an average speed of 120 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 4150 feet.

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