Thursday, 3 September 2026 | 19:49 | From North Atlantic Ocean
On Thursday, 3 September 2026 at 19:49, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Atlantic Ocean to Stornoway Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGK. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 21 miles at an average speed of 139 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1400 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 Isles19:59
Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles19:58
Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles19:57
Mealabost, Na h-Eileanan Siar19:57
Àird Thunga, Na h-Eileanan Siar19:57
Tunga, Na h-Eileanan Siar19:56
Steòrnabhagh, Na h-Eileanan Siar19:56
Bruach Màiri, Na h-Eileanan Siar19:55
Àirigh na Bèist, Na h-Eileanan Siar19:55
Na h-Eileanan Siar, Na h-Eileanan Siar19:52
Brèascleit, Na h-Eileanan Siar19:51
North Atlantic Ocean, 19:49
Coastguard Helicopter to Moray20:18:45
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