Coastguard Helicopter to Stornoway Airport

Monday, 17 August 2026 | 15:44 | From Loch Coire Geurad

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Loch Coire Geurad - Stornoway Airport, 17 August 2026, 14:44

On Monday, 17 August 2026 at 15:44, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Loch Coire Geurad to Stornoway Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 18 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 41 miles at an average speed of 141 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1900 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
42 miles
1900 feet
dashboard average speed
141 mph
18 minutes
15:44
16:02
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles16:02

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles16:02

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles16:01

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles16:00

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Steòrnabhagh, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:00

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Steinis, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:00

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Steòrnabhagh, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:59

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Bruach Màiri, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:59

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Àirigh an Dà Mhìle, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:58

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Àirigh Riabhach, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:58

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Àirigh na Gile, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:57

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Àirigh a' Chreagain, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:57

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Cliasgro, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:57

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An t-Achadh Mòr, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:56

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Loch a' Ghainmhich, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:55

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Sgàparaid, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:54

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Àirighean Hacleit, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:53

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Àirigh Cnoc Corrach Cùl na Beinne, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:53

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Àirigh Loch nan Learg, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:52

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Loch Coire Geurad15:52

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15:44