Coastguard Helicopter to Stornoway Airport

Saturday, 19 September 2026 | 23:38 | From Uig - Ùige

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Uig - Ùige - Stornoway Airport, 19 September 2026, 22:38

On Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 23:38, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Uig - Ùige to Stornoway Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 28 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 49 miles at an average speed of 105 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1300 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGG
Helicopter: G-MCGG

The helicopter G-MCGG 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: Mark Harkin

Distance travelled
50 miles
1300 feet
dashboard average speed
105 mph
29 minutes
23:38
00:06
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles00:06

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles00:03

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles00:01

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles00:00

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Steinis, Na h-Eileanan Siar23:59

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Mealabost, Na h-Eileanan Siar23:59

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Inner Seas23:47

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A87, Highland23:38