Coastguard Helicopter to North Atlantic Ocean

Monday, 27 April 2026 | 22:14 | From Stornoway Airport

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

On Monday, 27 April 2026 at 22:14, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Stornoway Airport to North Atlantic Ocean. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 39 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 99 miles at an average speed of 153 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2575 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
100 miles
2575 feet
dashboard average speed
153 mph
40 minutes
22:14
22:54
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Atlantic Ocean, 22:54

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North Atlantic Ocean22:31

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Inner Seas22:16

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Àird Thunga, Na h-Eileanan Siar22:15

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles22:14