Coastguard Helicopter to Stornoway Airport

Thursday, 28 May 2026 | 16:00 | From Coire Loch nan Eang

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Coire Loch nan Eang - Stornoway Airport, 28 May 2026, 15:00

On Thursday, 28 May 2026 at 16:00, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Coire Loch nan Eang to Stornoway Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 32 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 32 miles at an average speed of 61 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2975 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
33 miles
2975 feet
dashboard average speed
61 mph
32 minutes
16:00
16:32
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles16:32

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles16:32

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Tolm, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:31

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Baile Ailein, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:26

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Ceann Loch Shìophoirt, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:26

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Àirigh Chùl na Creige, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:26

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Sròmos, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:25

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Àirigh Dhòmhnaill Chaim, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:25

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Rias, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:24

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Sgaladail Mhòr, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:24

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Àth an Linne, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:24

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Sgaladal, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:24

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Màraig, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:23

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Sgaladal, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:23

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Coire Loch nan Eang, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:01

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