Coastguard Helicopter to Stornoway Airport

Monday, 16 March 2026 | 15:56 | From Inner Seas

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

On Monday, 16 March 2026 at 15:56, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inner Seas to Stornoway Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 12 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 25 miles at an average speed of 128 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
26 miles
1050 feet
dashboard average speed
128 mph
12 minutes
15:56
16:08
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles16:08

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Mealabost, Mealabost16:07

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Inner Seas, 15:56