Coastguard Helicopter to Àird Thunga

Sunday, 7 June 2026 | 10:32 | From Stornoway Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Stornoway Airport - Àird Thunga, 07 June 2026, 09:32

On Sunday, 7 June 2026 at 10:32, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Stornoway Airport to Àird Thunga. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 38 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 71 miles at an average speed of 114 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1325 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
72 miles
1325 feet
dashboard average speed
114 mph
38 minutes
10:32
11:09
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Àird Thunga, Na h-Eileanan Siar11:09

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Àird Thunga, Na h-Eileanan Siar11:09

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Mealabost, Na h-Eileanan Siar11:09

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Inner Seas11:02

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Am Baile Ùr, Na h-Eileanan Siar11:01

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Geardha Beag, Na h-Eileanan Siar11:00

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Inner Seas10:51

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Am Bac, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:51

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Mealabost, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:46

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Inner Seas10:33

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Am Bac, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:33

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Mealabost, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:32

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Steinis, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:32