Coastguard Helicopter to Stornoway Airport

Saturday, 23 May 2026 | 11:28 | From Bruach Màiri

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Bruach Màiri - Stornoway Airport, 23 May 2026, 10:28

On Saturday, 23 May 2026 at 11:28, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Bruach Màiri to Stornoway Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 3 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 6 miles at an average speed of 121 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 650 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
6 miles
650 feet
dashboard average speed
121 mph
3 minutes
11:28
11:31
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles11:31

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Mealabost, Na h-Eileanan Siar11:31

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Tunga, Na h-Eileanan Siar11:30

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Steòrnabhagh, Na h-Eileanan Siar11:30

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Lacasdal, Na h-Eileanan Siar11:29

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Rathad Phentland, Na h-Eileanan Siar11:28