Monday, 17 August 2026 | 14:23 | From Stornoway Airport
On Monday, 17 August 2026 at 14:23, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Stornoway Airport to Gearraidh Bheinn na Gile. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 31 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 27 miles at an average speed of 54 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 775 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
B8011, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:53
Gearraidh Bheinn na Gile, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:48
Na h-Eileanan Siar, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:43
Gearraidh na h-Aibhne, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:41
An t-Achadh Mòr, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:38
Àirigh a' Chreagain, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:38
Na h-Eileanan Siar, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:37
Bruach Màiri, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:36
Steòrnabhagh, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:36
Sanndabhaig, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:35
Holm Road, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:35
Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles14:23
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