Coastguard Helicopter to Tuimisgearraidh, B8011

Saturday, 22 August 2026 | 14:48 | From Stornoway Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Stornoway Airport - Tuimisgearraidh, 22 August 2026, 13:48

On Saturday, 22 August 2026 at 14:48, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Stornoway Airport to Tuimisgearraidh. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 25 miles at an average speed of 89 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 750 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
25 miles
750 feet
dashboard average speed
89 mph
17 minutes
14:48
15:04
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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B8011, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:04

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Tuimisgearraidh, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:04

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North Atlantic Ocean15:00

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Gearraidh na h-Aibhne, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:59

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Na h-Eileanan Siar, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:56

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Bruach Màiri, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:55

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Steòrnabhagh, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:54

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Rathad Shìm, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:54

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles14:48