Coastguard Helicopter to Stornoway Airport

Sunday, 3 May 2026 | 13:35 | From Na h-Eileanan Siar

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Na h-Eileanan Siar to Stornoway Airport

On Sunday, 3 May 2026 at 13:35, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Na h-Eileanan Siar to Stornoway Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 23 miles at an average speed of 144 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1025 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
24 miles
1025 feet
dashboard average speed
144 mph
10 minutes
13:35
13:45
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles13:45

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles13:44

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Steinis, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:44

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Steòrnabhagh, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:43

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Lacasdal, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:43

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Steòrnabhagh, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:43

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Bruach Màiri, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:42

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Na h-Eileanan Siar, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:39

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Gearraidh na h-Aibhne, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:39

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Brèascleit, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:38

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North Atlantic Ocean13:36

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Riof, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:35

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B8011, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:35