Coastguard Helicopter to Stornoway Airport

Tuesday, 3 November 2026 | 11:09 | From Highland

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Highland - Stornoway Airport, 03 November 2026, 11:09

On Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 11:09, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Highland to Stornoway Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 32 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 53 miles at an average speed of 98 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1925 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
53 miles
1925 feet
dashboard average speed
98 mph
33 minutes
11:09
11:41
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles11:41

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles11:39

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles11:36

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Mealabost, Na h-Eileanan Siar11:36

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Inner Seas11:15

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Stoer, Highland11:14

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Clashnessie, Highland11:14

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Clachtoll, Highland11:14

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Highland, Highland11:11

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Lochinver, Highland11:10

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Achmore Farm, Highland11:10

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Highland, Highland11:09