Monday, 31 August 2026 | 16:04 | From Griais
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.
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
Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles16:25
Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles16:25
Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles16:24
Mealabost, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:23
Inner Seas16:11
Mealabost, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:11
Àird Thunga, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:11
Mealabost, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:08
Am Bac, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:08
Inner Seas16:06
Griais, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:04
Coastguard Helicopter to Griais14:43:12
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