Coastguard Helicopter to Baile Ailein

Saturday, 5 September 2026 | 18:53 | From Stornoway Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Stornoway Airport - Baile Ailein, 05 September 2026, 17:53

On Saturday, 5 September 2026 at 18:53, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Stornoway Airport to Baile Ailein. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGK. The flight lasted 39 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 41 miles at an average speed of 64 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 925 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
41 miles
925 feet
dashboard average speed
64 mph
39 minutes
18:53
19:32
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Baile Ailein, Na h-Eileanan Siar19:32

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Baile Ailein, Na h-Eileanan Siar19:27

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Lacasaigh, Na h-Eileanan Siar19:25

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Inner Seas, 19:23

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Inner Seas19:04

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Tolm, Na h-Eileanan Siar19:04

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles19:03

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles18:53