Coastguard Helicopter to Griais, Àird Thunga

Thursday, 29 October 2026 | 9:47 | From Stornoway Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Stornoway Airport - Griais, 29 October 2026, 09:47

On Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 9:47, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Stornoway Airport to Griais. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 25 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 16 miles at an average speed of 37 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 625 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
16 miles
625 feet
dashboard average speed
37 mph
26 minutes
09:47
10:12
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Griais, Na h-Eileanan Siar09:59

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Am Bac, Na h-Eileanan Siar09:58

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Àird Thunga, Na h-Eileanan Siar09:57

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Mealabost, Na h-Eileanan Siar09:57

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles09:47

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