Coastguard Helicopter to North Atlantic Ocean

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 | 20:34 | From Stornoway Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Stornoway Airport - North Atlantic Ocean, 01 July 2026, 19:34

On Wednesday, 1 July 2026 at 20:34, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Stornoway Airport to North Atlantic Ocean. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 36 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 52 miles at an average speed of 87 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 4225 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
52 miles
4225 feet
dashboard average speed
87 mph
36 minutes
20:34
21:10
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Atlantic Ocean, 21:10

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North Atlantic Ocean21:02

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Losgaintir, Na h-Eileanan Siar21:01

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Àird Àsaig, Na h-Eileanan Siar20:59

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An Tairbeart, Na h-Eileanan Siar20:59

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Màraig, Na h-Eileanan Siar20:57

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Ceann Mor, Na h-Eileanan Siar20:56

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Gearraidh na h-Uamha, Na h-Eileanan Siar20:54

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Na h-Eileanan Siar, Na h-Eileanan Siar20:54

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Àirighean Sgrihascro Mhòr, Na h-Eileanan Siar20:53

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Eisgein, Na h-Eileanan Siar20:53

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Orasaigh, Na h-Eileanan Siar20:52

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Grabhair, Na h-Eileanan Siar20:51

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Airighean Eorshader, Na h-Eileanan Siar20:51

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Marbhaig, Na h-Eileanan Siar20:50

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Inner Seas20:44

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Tolm, Na h-Eileanan Siar20:43

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles20:41

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles20:34