Coastguard Helicopter to Stornoway Airport

Sunday, 23 August 2026 | 17:12 | From North Atlantic Ocean

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Atlantic Ocean - Stornoway Airport, 23 August 2026, 16:12

On Sunday, 23 August 2026 at 17:12, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Atlantic Ocean to Stornoway Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 38 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 66 miles at an average speed of 107 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
67 miles
750 feet
dashboard average speed
107 mph
38 minutes
17:12
17:50
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles17:50

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles17:46

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles17:44

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles17:43

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Mealabost, Na h-Eileanan Siar17:42

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Inner Seas17:24

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North Atlantic Ocean, 17:12