Coastguard Helicopter to Stornoway Airport

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 | 13:34 | From North Atlantic Ocean

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Atlantic Ocean - Stornoway Airport, 09 September 2026, 12:34

On Wednesday, 9 September 2026 at 13:34, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Atlantic Ocean to Stornoway Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGK. The flight lasted 27 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 50 miles at an average speed of 112 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1200 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
51 miles
1200 feet
dashboard average speed
112 mph
28 minutes
13:34
14:01
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles14:01

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles13:58

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles13:54

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles13:54

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles13:53

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Steinis, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:53

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Tunga, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:52

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Steòrnabhagh, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:51

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Lacasdal, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:51

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Bruach Màiri, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:50

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Àirigh na Bèist, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:50

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Bruach Màiri, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:50

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Na h-Eileanan Siar, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:47

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Brèascleit, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:47

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Tolastadh a' Chaolais, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:46

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North Atlantic Ocean, 13:34