Thursday, 6 August 2026 | 0:41 | From Stornoway Airport
On Thursday, 6 August 2026 at 0:41, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Stornoway Airport to Stornoway Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 16 miles at an average speed of 95 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1500 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
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