Coastguard Helicopter to North Atlantic Ocean

Monday, 2 March 2026 | 9:33 | From Stornoway Airport

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Stornoway Airport to North Atlantic Ocean

On Monday, 2 March 2026 at 9:33, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Stornoway Airport to North Atlantic Ocean. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 18 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 30 miles at an average speed of 102 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1925 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
31 miles
1925 feet
dashboard average speed
102 mph
18 minutes
09:33
09:50
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Atlantic Ocean, 09:50

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North Atlantic Ocean09:41

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Brèascleit09:41

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Calanais09:40

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Gearraidh na h-Aibhne09:40

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Steòrnabhagh09:36

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Bruach Màiri09:35

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Steòrnabhagh09:34

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Sanndabhaig09:34

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Mackenzie Avenue, 09:33

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles09:33