Coastguard Helicopter to Steòrnabhagh, Rathad a' Mhaoir

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 | 12:10 | From Stornoway Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Stornoway Airport - Steòrnabhagh, 04 November 2026, 12:10

On Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 12:10, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Stornoway Airport to Steòrnabhagh. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 56 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 65 miles at an average speed of 70 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 875 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
65 miles
875 feet
dashboard average speed
70 mph
57 minutes
12:10
13:06
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Rathad a' Mhaoir, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:06

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Steòrnabhagh, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:05

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Sanndabhaig, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:04

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Steòrnabhagh, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:03

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Sanndabhaig, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:03

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Raon na Crèadha, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:03

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Tolm, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:02

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles13:02

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Inner Seas, 12:56

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Inner Seas, 12:15

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Inner Seas12:15

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Mealabost, Na h-Eileanan Siar12:14

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles12:10