Saturday, 16 May 2026 | 13:44 | From Stornoway Airport
On Saturday, 16 May 2026 at 13:44, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Stornoway Airport to Ploc Àird na h-Eibhe. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 18 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 48 miles at an average speed of 159 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1325 feet.
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
Ploc Àird na h-Eibhe, Highland14:03
Creag Ghiuthais, Highland14:03
Loch Maree14:02
Eilean Sùbhainn14:02
Highland, Highland14:02
Loch Maree14:01
Highland, Highland14:01
Loch Maree14:01
Highland, Highland14:00
Poolewe, Highland13:59
Inverasdale, Highland13:58
Inner Seas13:45
A866, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:44
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