Coastguard Helicopter to North Atlantic Ocean

Friday, 15 May 2026 | 10:03 | From Àird Thunga

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Àird Thunga - North Atlantic Ocean, 15 May 2026, 09:03

On Friday, 15 May 2026 at 10:03, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Àird Thunga to North Atlantic Ocean. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 36 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 31 miles at an average speed of 53 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1175 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
32 miles
1175 feet
dashboard average speed
53 mph
36 minutes
10:03
10:39
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Atlantic Ocean, 10:39

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North Atlantic Ocean10:15

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Tuimisgearraidh, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:14

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Cradhlastadh, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:14

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Tuimisgearraidh, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:14

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Bhaltos, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:13

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Cairisiadar, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:13

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North Atlantic Ocean10:09

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Brèascleit, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:09

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Na h-Eileanan Siar, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:06

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Àirigh na Bèist, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:05

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Steòrnabhagh, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:05

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Bruach Màiri, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:04

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Am Margaidh Ùr, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:04

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Tunga, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:03

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Cnoc a' Bhleoghain, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:03