Coastguard Helicopter to Highland, A896

Monday, 22 June 2026 | 4:48 | From Stornoway Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Stornoway Airport - Highland, 22 June 2026, 03:48

On Monday, 22 June 2026 at 4:48, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Stornoway Airport to Highland. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 24 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 58 miles at an average speed of 147 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2575 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
59 miles
2575 feet
dashboard average speed
147 mph
24 minutes
04:48
05:12
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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A896, Highland05:12

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Inner Seas04:48

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Tolm, Na h-Eileanan Siar04:48

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Tolm, Na h-Eileanan Siar04:48