Coastguard Helicopter to Na h-Eileanan Siar, B8011

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 | 9:37 | From Stornoway Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Stornoway Airport - Na h-Eileanan Siar, 20 May 2026, 08:37

On Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at 9:37, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Stornoway Airport to Na h-Eileanan Siar. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 33 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 27 miles at an average speed of 49 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1050 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
27 miles
1050 feet
dashboard average speed
49 mph
33 minutes
09:37
10:10
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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B8011, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:00

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North Atlantic Ocean09:52

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Na h-Eileanan Siar, Na h-Eileanan Siar09:48

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Àirigh a' Chreagain, Na h-Eileanan Siar09:45

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Àirigh na Gile, Na h-Eileanan Siar09:45

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Àirigh an Dà Mhìle, Na h-Eileanan Siar09:44

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Steòrnabhagh, Na h-Eileanan Siar09:44

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Inner Seas09:43

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Sanndabhaig, Na h-Eileanan Siar09:43

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Tolm, Na h-Eileanan Siar09:42

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles09:37