Coastguard Helicopter to Baile Ailein

Monday, 7 September 2026 | 14:52 | From Stornoway Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Stornoway Airport - Baile Ailein, 07 September 2026, 13:52

On Monday, 7 September 2026 at 14:52, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Stornoway Airport to Baile Ailein. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGK. The flight lasted 38 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 36 miles at an average speed of 57 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1000 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
36 miles
1000 feet
dashboard average speed
57 mph
38 minutes
14:52
15:30
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Baile Ailein, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:30

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Baile Ailein, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:13

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Na h-Eileanan Siar, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:13

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Tàbost, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:12

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Inner Seas15:02

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Tolm, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:01

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles15:00

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles14:52