Coastguard Helicopter to Stornoway Airport

Tuesday, 11 August 2026 | 4:03 | From Achterneed

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Achterneed - Stornoway Airport, 11 August 2026, 03:03

On Tuesday, 11 August 2026 at 4:03, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Achterneed to Stornoway Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 2 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 79 miles at an average speed of 2462 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 0 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
79 miles
0 feet
dashboard average speed
2462 mph
2 minutes
04:03
04:05
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles04:05

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles04:03

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Achterneed, Highland04:03