Coastguard Helicopter to Stornoway Airport

Saturday, 17 October 2026 | 9:39 | From North Atlantic Ocean

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Atlantic Ocean - Stornoway Airport, 17 October 2026, 08:39

On Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 9:39, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Atlantic Ocean to Stornoway Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 37 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 49 miles at an average speed of 80 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 225 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
49 miles
225 feet
dashboard average speed
80 mph
37 minutes
09:39
10:16
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles10:16

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles10:03

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles10:01

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles10:00

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Mealabost, Na h-Eileanan Siar09:59

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Am Bac, Na h-Eileanan Siar09:58

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Inner Seas09:48

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North Atlantic Ocean09:39