Coastguard Helicopter to North Atlantic Ocean

Friday, 3 July 2026 | 14:57 | From Stornoway Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Stornoway Airport - North Atlantic Ocean, 03 July 2026, 13:57

On Friday, 3 July 2026 at 14:57, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Stornoway Airport to North Atlantic Ocean. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 25 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 24 miles at an average speed of 57 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1050 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
24 miles
1050 feet
dashboard average speed
57 mph
26 minutes
14:57
15:23
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Atlantic Ocean, 15:23

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North Atlantic Ocean15:19

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Aird Mheadhonach, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:18

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Siabost, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:17

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Othagro, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:16

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Steòrnabhagh, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:12

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Bruach Màiri, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:12

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Steòrnabhagh, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:11

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Raon na Crèadha, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:10

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Steinis, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:10

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles14:57