Coastguard Helicopter to Na h-Eileanan Siar, Rathad Phentland

Saturday, 23 May 2026 | 10:02 | From Stornoway Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Stornoway Airport - Na h-Eileanan Siar, 23 May 2026, 09:02

On Saturday, 23 May 2026 at 10:02, 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 14 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 30 miles at an average speed of 125 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 725 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
30 miles
725 feet
dashboard average speed
125 mph
15 minutes
10:02
10:16
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Rathad Phentland, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:16

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Bruach Màiri, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:13

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Steòrnabhagh, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:12

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Raon na Crèadha, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:12

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Steòrnabhagh, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:12

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Tunga, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:11

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Àird Thunga, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:11

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Tunga, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:11

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Col Uarach, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:10

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Col, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:10

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Am Bac, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:09

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Griais, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:08

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Gleann Tholastaidh, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:07

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Inner Seas10:07

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Tolastadh bho Thuath, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:07

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Gleann Tholastaidh, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:06

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Griais, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:05

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Am Bac, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:04

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Col Uarach, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:03

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Tunga, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:02

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Steinis, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:02

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles10:02