Coastguard Helicopter to Àird Thunga

Saturday, 6 June 2026 | 15:39 | From North Atlantic Ocean

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Atlantic Ocean - Àird Thunga, 06 June 2026, 14:39

On Saturday, 6 June 2026 at 15:39, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Atlantic Ocean to Àird Thunga. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 21 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 53 miles at an average speed of 156 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1275 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
54 miles
1275 feet
dashboard average speed
156 mph
21 minutes
15:39
16:00
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Àird Thunga, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:00

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Mealabost, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:59

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Inner Seas15:41

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North Atlantic Ocean, 15:39