Coastguard Helicopter to Inner Seas

Friday, 20 March 2026 | 10:20 | From Stornoway Airport

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

On Friday, 20 March 2026 at 10:20, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Stornoway Airport to Inner Seas. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 19 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 28 miles at an average speed of 87 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1425 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGZ
Helicopter: G-MCGZ

The helicopter G-MCGZ 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: Andrewrabbott

Distance travelled
28 miles
1425 feet
dashboard average speed
87 mph
20 minutes
10:20
10:39
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Steinis, Steinis10:20

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles10:20