Coastguard Helicopter to Stornoway Airport

Sunday, 30 August 2026 | 18:45 | From Highland

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Highland - Stornoway Airport, 30 August 2026, 17:45

On Sunday, 30 August 2026 at 18:45, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Highland to Stornoway Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGK. The flight lasted 27 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 46 miles at an average speed of 102 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1050 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGK
Helicopter: G-MCGK

The helicopter G-MCGK 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: Steve Lynes

Distance travelled
47 miles
1050 feet
dashboard average speed
102 mph
28 minutes
18:45
19:12
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles19:12

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles19:05

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles19:03

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles19:02

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Steinis, Na h-Eileanan Siar19:01

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Mealabost, Na h-Eileanan Siar19:01

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Inner Seas18:46

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Highland, Highland18:45