Coastguard Helicopter to Stornoway Airport

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 | 11:05 | From Inner Seas

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inner Seas - Stornoway Airport, 21 October 2026, 10:05

On Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 11:05, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inner Seas to Stornoway Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 27 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 101 miles at an average speed of 228 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2575 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
102 miles
2575 feet
dashboard average speed
228 mph
27 minutes
11:05
11:32
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles11:32

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Steinis, Na h-Eileanan Siar11:31

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Àird Thunga, Na h-Eileanan Siar11:30

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Am Bac, Na h-Eileanan Siar11:30

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Inner Seas11:08

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Badcaul, Highland11:06

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Ardessie, Highland11:06

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Highland, Highland11:05

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Inner Seas, 11:05