Coastguard Helicopter to Stornoway Airport

Friday, 9 October 2026 | 14:47 | From Loch Langabhat

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Loch Langabhat - Stornoway Airport, 09 October 2026, 13:47

On Friday, 9 October 2026 at 14:47, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Loch Langabhat to Stornoway Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 15 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 25 miles at an average speed of 101 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1750 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
26 miles
1750 feet
dashboard average speed
101 mph
16 minutes
14:47
15:02
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles15:02

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles14:59

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles14:57

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles14:56

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Steinis, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:55

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Steòrnabhagh, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:54

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Àirigh Riabhach, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:53

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Liùrbost, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:53

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Na h-Eileanan Siar, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:52

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Cliasgro, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:52

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An t-Achadh Mòr, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:52

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Baile Ailein, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:51

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Àirigh Sgre, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:50

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Loch Langabhat14:48

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14:47