Sunday, 26 July 2026 | 16:28 | From Stornoway Airport
On Sunday, 26 July 2026 at 16:28, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Stornoway Airport to Achfary. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 19 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 52 miles at an average speed of 161 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2050 feet.
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
Achfary, Highland16:47
Achfary, Highland16:47
Loch an Leathaid Bhuain16:47
Highland, Highland16:46
Inner Seas16:29
Mealabost, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:29
Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles16:28
Police Helicopter to Cynwyd17:32:17
Coastguard Helicopter to Achfary16:28:34
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