Coastguard Helicopter to Stornoway Airport

Monday, 31 August 2026 | 16:04 | From Griais

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Griais - Stornoway Airport, 31 August 2026, 15:04

On Monday, 31 August 2026 at 16:04, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Griais to Stornoway Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGK. The flight lasted 21 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 12 miles at an average speed of 36 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 500 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
13 miles
500 feet
dashboard average speed
36 mph
22 minutes
16:04
16:25
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles16:25

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles16:25

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles16:24

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Mealabost, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:23

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Inner Seas16:11

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Mealabost, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:11

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Àird Thunga, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:11

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Mealabost, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:08

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Am Bac, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:08

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Inner Seas16:06

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Griais, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:04