Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Stornoway Airport

Tuesday, 10 November 2026 | 16:05

On Tuesday, 10 November 2026 | 16:05 at 16:05, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Stornoway Airport and is now flying over North Atlantic Ocean. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight has been in the air for 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 31 miles at an average speed of 108 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1050 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
31 miles
1050 feet
dashboard average speed
108 mph
18 minutes
16:05
16:22:33
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Atlantic Ocean16:22

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North Atlantic Ocean16:20

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Àirigh Sgeun, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:13

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Geàrraidh Druim a' Charran Bheag, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:12

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An t-Achadh Mòr, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:09

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Àirigh na Gile, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:08

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Àirigh Riabhach, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:08

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Steòrnabhagh, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:07

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Bruach Màiri, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:07

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Steòrnabhagh, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:06

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Steinis, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:05

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles16:05