Coastguard Helicopter to North Atlantic Ocean

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 | 12:04 | From Stornoway Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Stornoway Airport - North Atlantic Ocean, 09 September 2026, 11:04

On Wednesday, 9 September 2026 at 12:04, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Stornoway Airport to North Atlantic Ocean. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGK. The flight lasted 32 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 55 miles at an average speed of 101 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1450 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
55 miles
1450 feet
dashboard average speed
101 mph
33 minutes
12:04
12:37
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Atlantic Ocean, 12:37

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North Atlantic Ocean12:21

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Brèascleit, Na h-Eileanan Siar12:20

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Na h-Eileanan Siar, Na h-Eileanan Siar12:17

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Bruach Màiri, Na h-Eileanan Siar12:16

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Steòrnabhagh, Na h-Eileanan Siar12:15

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Sanndabhaig, Na h-Eileanan Siar12:15

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles12:15

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles12:14

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles12:04