Coastguard Helicopter to Stornoway Airport, Stornoway Airport

Saturday, 21 February 2026 | 9:14 | From Crask

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Stornoway Airport, Stornoway Airport

On Saturday, 21 February 2026 at 9:14, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Crask to Stornoway Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 26 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 69 miles at an average speed of 162 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2825 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
69 miles
2825 feet
dashboard average speed
162 mph
26 minutes
09:14
09:40
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles09:40

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Inner Seas09:22

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Kylestrome09:22

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Unapool09:21

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A836, 09:14