Coastguard Helicopter to Àird Thunga

Monday, 6 April 2026 | 10:15 | From Stornoway Airport

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

On Monday, 6 April 2026 at 10:15, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Stornoway Airport to Àird Thunga. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 19 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 40 miles at an average speed of 127 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 875 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
41 miles
875 feet
dashboard average speed
127 mph
19 minutes
10:15
10:34
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Àird Thunga, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:34

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Àird Thunga, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:33

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Am Bac, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:33

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Griais, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:31

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Inner Seas10:15

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles10:15