Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Stornoway Airport

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 | 14:39

On Tuesday, 8 September 2026 | 14:39 at 14:39, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Stornoway Airport and is now flying over Inner Seas. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGK. The flight has been in the air for 51 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 50 miles at an average speed of 59 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1775 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
50 miles
1775 feet
dashboard average speed
59 mph
51 minutes
14:39
15:30:34
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inner Seas15:30

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Inner Seas14:49

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Mealabost, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:48

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles14:47

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles14:39