Coastguard Helicopter to Baile Ailein

Thursday, 4 June 2026 | 18:51 | From Stornoway Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Stornoway Airport - Baile Ailein, 04 June 2026, 17:51

On Thursday, 4 June 2026 at 18:51, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Stornoway Airport to Baile Ailein. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 6 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 14 miles at an average speed of 145 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1500 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
14 miles
1500 feet
dashboard average speed
145 mph
6 minutes
18:51
18:57
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Baile Ailein, Na h-Eileanan Siar18:57

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Baile Ailein, Na h-Eileanan Siar18:56

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Lacasaigh, Na h-Eileanan Siar18:54

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Crothairgearraidh, Na h-Eileanan Siar18:54

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Liùrbost, Na h-Eileanan Siar18:53

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Crosabost, Na h-Eileanan Siar18:53

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Griomsiadar, Na h-Eileanan Siar18:52

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The Arnish Road, Na h-Eileanan Siar18:52

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles18:51