Coastguard Helicopter to Na h-Eileanan Siar, A857

Saturday, 22 August 2026 | 16:50 | From Stornoway Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Stornoway Airport - Na h-Eileanan Siar, 22 August 2026, 15:50

On Saturday, 22 August 2026 at 16:50, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Stornoway Airport to Na h-Eileanan Siar. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 12 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 7 miles at an average speed of 34 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 575 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
7 miles
575 feet
dashboard average speed
34 mph
12 minutes
16:50
17:02
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Na h-Eileanan Siar, Na h-Eileanan Siar17:02

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A857, Na h-Eileanan Siar17:01

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A857, Na h-Eileanan Siar17:01

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Na h-Eileanan Siar, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:57

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Am Margaidh Ùr, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:57

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Tunga, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:56

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Tunga, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:56

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Steinis, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:56

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles16:50