Coastguard Helicopter to Stornoway Airport

Monday, 30 March 2026 | 15:27 | From Inner Seas

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

On Monday, 30 March 2026 at 15:27, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inner Seas to Stornoway Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 3 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 4 miles at an average speed of 94 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 400 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
4 miles
400 feet
dashboard average speed
94 mph
3 minutes
15:27
15:30
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles15:30

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles15:30

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Mealabost, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:29

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Inner Seas, 15:27