Coastguard Helicopter to Mealabost, Mealabost

Thursday, 26 February 2026 | 16:27 | From Steòrnabhagh

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Mealabost, Mealabost

On Thursday, 26 February 2026 at 16:27, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Steòrnabhagh to Mealabost. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 2 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 3 miles at an average speed of 92 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1525 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
4 miles
1525 feet
dashboard average speed
92 mph
3 minutes
16:27
16:30
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Mealabost, 16:30

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Mealabost16:29

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Steinis16:28

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Rathad nam Feannag, 16:27