Coastguard Helicopter to Ullapool, A835

Saturday, 2 May 2026 | 15:10 | From Stornoway Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Stornoway Airport - Ullapool, 02 May 2026, 14:10

On Saturday, 2 May 2026 at 15:10, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Stornoway Airport to Ullapool. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 23 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 47 miles at an average speed of 122 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 650 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
47 miles
650 feet
dashboard average speed
122 mph
24 minutes
15:10
15:33
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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A835, Highland15:33

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Ullapool, Highland15:32

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Inner Seas15:11

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Mealabost, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:10

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles15:10