Coastguard Helicopter to Stornoway Airport

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 | 10:39 | From Àrnol

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Àrnol - Stornoway Airport, 08 September 2026, 09:39

On Tuesday, 8 September 2026 at 10:39, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Àrnol to Stornoway Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGK. The flight lasted 21 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 21 miles at an average speed of 61 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1275 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
21 miles
1275 feet
dashboard average speed
61 mph
21 minutes
10:39
11:00
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles11:00

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles10:58

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles10:58

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Mealabost, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:57

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Àird Thunga, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:57

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Tunga, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:56

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Na h-Eileanan Siar, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:54

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Barabhas, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:53

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Brù, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:53

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Loch Urghag10:52

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Àrnol, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:42

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10:39