Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Stornoway Airport

Monday, 10 August 2026 | 17:59

On Monday, 10 August 2026 | 17:59 at 17:59, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Stornoway Airport and is now flying over Stromeferry. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight has been in the air for 65 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 68 miles at an average speed of 63 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 5775 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
68 miles
5775 feet
dashboard average speed
63 mph
65 minutes
17:59
19:04:22
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Stromeferry, Highland19:03

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Stromeferry, Highland19:03

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Plockton, Highland19:03

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Stromeferry, Highland19:03

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Reraig Cottage, Highland19:02

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Highland, Highland18:59

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Inner Seas18:38

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Mealabost, Na h-Eileanan Siar18:38

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles17:59