Coastguard Helicopter to Uig - Ùige, A87

Tuesday, 6 October 2026 | 10:52 | From Sconser - Sgonnsar

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Sconser - Sgonnsar - Uig - Ùige, 06 October 2026, 09:52

On Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 10:52, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Sconser - Sgonnsar to Uig - Ùige. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 19 miles at an average speed of 145 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2400 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
20 miles
2400 feet
dashboard average speed
145 mph
9 minutes
10:52
11:00
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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A87, Highland11:00

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Uig - Ùige, Highland11:00

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Eyre - Eighre, Highland10:59

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Kensaleyre - Ceann Sàil Eighre, Highland10:58

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Annishader - Ainiseadar, Highland10:58

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Carbost - Càrabost, Highland10:58

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Borve - Borbh, Highland10:57

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Portree - Port Rìgh, Highland10:56

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Camustianavaig - Camas Tianabhaig, Highland10:55

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Sconser - Sgonnsar, Highland10:53

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Cnoc an t-Sithein, Highland10:52

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Sconser - Sgonnsar, Highland10:52