Coastguard Helicopter to Stornoway Airport

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 | 16:15 | From Inner Seas

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Inner Seas to Stornoway Airport

On Wednesday, 4 March 2026 at 16:15, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inner Seas to Stornoway Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 3 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 3 miles at an average speed of 54 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 350 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
3 miles
350 feet
dashboard average speed
54 mph
4 minutes
16:15
16:18
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles16:18

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles16:17

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Mealabost16:16

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Inner Seas, 16:15