Coastguard Helicopter to Stornoway Airport

Sunday, 5 April 2026 | 15:53 | From Stornoway Airport

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

On Sunday, 5 April 2026 at 15:53, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Stornoway Airport to Stornoway Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 21 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 39 miles at an average speed of 111 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1750 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
39 miles
1750 feet
dashboard average speed
111 mph
21 minutes
15:53
16:14
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles16:14

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Mealabost, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:13

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Inner Seas15:59

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles15:59

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Tolm, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:58

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Sanndabhaig, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:58

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Steòrnabhagh, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:58

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Griomsiadar, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:57

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Bruach Màiri, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:56

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Steòrnabhagh, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:54

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Sanndabhaig, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:53

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Mackenzie Avenue, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:53