Coastguard Helicopter to Inner Seas

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 | 6:48 | From Stornoway Airport

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

On Wednesday, 8 April 2026 at 6:48, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Stornoway Airport to Inner Seas. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 5 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 12 miles at an average speed of 137 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 850 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
12 miles
850 feet
dashboard average speed
137 mph
6 minutes
06:48
06:53
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inner Seas, 06:53

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Inner Seas06:48

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles06:48

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles06:48