Tuesday, 6 October 2026 | 11:21 | From Stornoway Airport
On Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 11:21, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Stornoway Airport to Staffin - Stafainn. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 62 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 54 miles at an average speed of 53 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2250 feet.
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
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