Coastguard Helicopter to Tolastadh a' Chaolais

Sunday, 21 June 2026 | 15:25 | From Stornoway Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Stornoway Airport - Tolastadh a' Chaolais, 21 June 2026, 14:25

On Sunday, 21 June 2026 at 15:25, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Stornoway Airport to Tolastadh a' Chaolais. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 7 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 15 miles at an average speed of 127 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 625 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
16 miles
625 feet
dashboard average speed
127 mph
8 minutes
15:25
15:32
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Tolastadh a' Chaolais, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:32

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Na h-Eileanan Siar, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:29

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Àirigh an Dà Mhìle, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:27

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Rathad Shìm, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:25

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Steinis, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:25

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles15:25