Coastguard Helicopter to Stornoway Airport

Friday, 9 October 2026 | 19:34 | From North Atlantic Ocean

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Atlantic Ocean - Stornoway Airport, 09 October 2026, 18:34

On Friday, 9 October 2026 at 19:34, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Atlantic Ocean to Stornoway Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 15 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 37 miles at an average speed of 145 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2100 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
38 miles
2100 feet
dashboard average speed
145 mph
16 minutes
19:34
19:50
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles19:50

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles19:49

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Steinis, Na h-Eileanan Siar19:49

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Àird Thunga, Na h-Eileanan Siar19:48

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Steinis, Na h-Eileanan Siar19:48

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Steòrnabhagh, Na h-Eileanan Siar19:48

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Lacasdal, Na h-Eileanan Siar19:47

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Bruach Màiri, Na h-Eileanan Siar19:47

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Steòrnabhagh, Na h-Eileanan Siar19:46

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Àirigh na Bèist, Na h-Eileanan Siar19:46

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Na h-Eileanan Siar, Na h-Eileanan Siar19:45

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Gearraidh na h-Aibhne, Na h-Eileanan Siar19:43

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North Atlantic Ocean19:41

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Geisiadar, Na h-Eileanan Siar19:40

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Cairisiadar, Na h-Eileanan Siar19:40

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Gearraidh Theurabridh, Na h-Eileanan Siar19:40

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Tuimisgearraidh, Na h-Eileanan Siar19:39

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Eadar Dhà Fhadhail, Na h-Eileanan Siar19:39

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Àirigh Mhic Thorcaill, Na h-Eileanan Siar19:39

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Gearraidh Brinneabhal, Na h-Eileanan Siar19:38

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Mangurstadh, Na h-Eileanan Siar19:38

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Àirigh nan Allt, Na h-Eileanan Siar19:38

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North Atlantic Ocean, 19:34