Coastguard Helicopter to North Atlantic Ocean

Friday, 9 October 2026 | 19:13 | From Àirighean Ghunnarstail

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Àirighean Ghunnarstail - North Atlantic Ocean, 09 October 2026, 18:13

On Friday, 9 October 2026 at 19:13, 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 12 miles at an average speed of 129 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1875 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
13 miles
1875 feet
dashboard average speed
129 mph
6 minutes
19:13
19:18
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Atlantic Ocean, 19:18

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North Atlantic Ocean19:18

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Àirigh nan Allt, Na h-Eileanan Siar19:16

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Mangurstadh, Na h-Eileanan Siar19:15

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Gearraidh Brinneabhal, Na h-Eileanan Siar19:14

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Àirigh Mhic Thorcaill, Na h-Eileanan Siar19:14

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Eadar Dhà Fhadhail, Na h-Eileanan Siar19:14

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Loch Suaineabhal19:13

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Àirighean Ghunnarstail, Na h-Eileanan Siar19:13