Coastguard Helicopter to Stornoway Airport

Sunday, 22 March 2026 | 15:22 | From Inner Seas

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

On Sunday, 22 March 2026 at 15:22, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inner Seas to Stornoway Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 7 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 12 miles at an average speed of 100 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 675 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
13 miles
675 feet
dashboard average speed
100 mph
8 minutes
15:22
15:29
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles15:29

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles15:29

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Mealabost, Mealabost15:28

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Inner Seas, 15:22