Coastguard Helicopter to Stornoway Airport

Friday, 15 May 2026 | 12:59 | From Stornoway Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Stornoway Airport - Stornoway Airport, 15 May 2026, 11:59

On Friday, 15 May 2026 at 12:59, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Stornoway Airport to Stornoway Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 54 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 109 miles at an average speed of 123 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2650 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
110 miles
2650 feet
dashboard average speed
123 mph
54 minutes
12:59
13:53
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles13:53

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles13:53

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Tolm, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:52

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Inner Seas13:39

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Highland, Highland13:23

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Lochinver, Highland13:22

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Highland, Highland13:17

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Lochinver, Highland13:16

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Highland, Highland13:16

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Lochinver, Highland13:15

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Strathan, Highland13:15

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Achmelvich, Highland13:14

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Inner Seas13:00

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Mealabost, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:00

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Mealabost, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:00

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles12:59