Coastguard Helicopter to Broadford Airstrip

Friday, 21 August 2026 | 14:05 | From Staffin - Stafainn

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Staffin - Stafainn - Broadford Airstrip, 21 August 2026, 13:05

On Friday, 21 August 2026 at 14:05, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Staffin - Stafainn to Broadford Airstrip. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 38 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 60 miles at an average speed of 96 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1725 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
61 miles
1725 feet
dashboard average speed
96 mph
38 minutes
14:05
14:42
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Broadford Airstrip, Ashaig14:42

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Breakish - Breacais, Highland14:41

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Achadh a' Chùirn, Highland14:41

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Broadford - An t-Àth Leathann, Highland14:40

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Inner Seas14:28

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Kilmuir, Highland14:27

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Staffin - Stafainn, Highland14:20

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Flodigarry - Flòdaigearraidh, Highland14:20

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Staffin - Stafainn, Highland14:18

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Flodigarry - Flòdaigearraidh, Highland14:17

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Staffin - Stafainn, Highland14:16

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Flodigarry - Flòdaigearraidh, Highland14:16

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Inner Seas14:15

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Flodigarry - Flòdaigearraidh, Highland14:14

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Staffin - Stafainn, Highland14:13

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Flodigarry - Flòdaigearraidh, Highland14:13

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Inner Seas14:11

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Staffin - Stafainn, Highland14:09

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Flodigarry - Flòdaigearraidh, Highland14:09

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Inner Seas14:08

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Staffin - Stafainn, Highland14:07

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Flodigarry - Flòdaigearraidh, Highland14:06

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Inner Seas14:05

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Staffin - Stafainn, Highland14:05