Coastguard Helicopter to Baile Ailein

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 | 15:04 | From Stornoway Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Stornoway Airport - Baile Ailein, 22 September 2026, 14:04

On Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 15:04, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Stornoway Airport to Baile Ailein. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 21 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 19 miles at an average speed of 55 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 700 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
19 miles
700 feet
dashboard average speed
55 mph
21 minutes
15:04
15:25
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Baile Ailein, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:25

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Baile Ailein, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:24

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Baile Ailein, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:22

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Àirigh a' Bhruthaich, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:22

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Baile Ailein, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:17

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Lacasaigh, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:17

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Loidse Shòbhail, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:16

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Lacasaigh, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:16

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Crothairgearraidh, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:16

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Liùrbost, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:14

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Loch Orasaigh15:14

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Griomsiadar, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:14

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Steòrnabhagh, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:13

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Sanndabhaig, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:12

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Rathad a' Mhaoir, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:12

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Sanndabhaig, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:12

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles15:04

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles15:04