Coastguard Helicopter to North Atlantic Ocean

Friday, 9 October 2026 | 14:01 | From Àirighean Ghunnarstail

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Àirighean Ghunnarstail - North Atlantic Ocean, 09 October 2026, 13:01

On Friday, 9 October 2026 at 14:01, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Àirighean Ghunnarstail to North Atlantic Ocean. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 6 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 11 miles at an average speed of 114 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2275 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
12 miles
2275 feet
dashboard average speed
114 mph
6 minutes
14:01
14:07
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Atlantic Ocean, 14:07

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Àirigh nan Allt, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:04

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Mangurstadh, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:04

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Gearraidh Brinneabhal, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:03

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Àirigh Mhic Thorcaill, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:02

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Eadar Dhà Fhadhail, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:02

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Loch Suaineabhal14:02

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Àirighean Ghunnarstail, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:01