Coastguard Helicopter to Gearraidh Bheinn na Gile, B8011

Monday, 17 August 2026 | 14:23 | From Stornoway Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Stornoway Airport - Gearraidh Bheinn na Gile, 17 August 2026, 13:23

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.

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
28 miles
775 feet
dashboard average speed
54 mph
31 minutes
14:23
14:53
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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B8011, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:53

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Gearraidh Bheinn na Gile, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:48

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Na h-Eileanan Siar, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:43

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Gearraidh na h-Aibhne, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:41

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An t-Achadh Mòr, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:38

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Àirigh a' Chreagain, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:38

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Na h-Eileanan Siar, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:37

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Bruach Màiri, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:36

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Steòrnabhagh, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:36

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Sanndabhaig, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:35

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Holm Road, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:35

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles14:23