Coastguard Helicopter to Baile Ailein

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 | 14:42 | From Stornoway Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Stornoway Airport - Baile Ailein, 29 July 2026, 13:42

On Wednesday, 29 July 2026 at 14:42, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Stornoway Airport to Baile Ailein. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 15 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 22 miles at an average speed of 86 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 925 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
23 miles
925 feet
dashboard average speed
86 mph
16 minutes
14:42
14:57
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Baile Ailein, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:57

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Baile Ailein, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:57

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Inner Seas14:53

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Lacasaigh, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:51

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Liùrbost, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:49

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Inner Seas14:45

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Sanndabhaig, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:44

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Raon na Crèadha, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:44

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Sanndabhaig, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:44

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Steinis, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:43

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles14:42