Coastguard Helicopter to Inner Seas

Thursday, 9 April 2026 | 14:47 | From Stornoway Airport

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

On Thursday, 9 April 2026 at 14:47, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Stornoway Airport to Inner Seas. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 11 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 8 miles at an average speed of 48 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1150 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
9 miles
1150 feet
dashboard average speed
48 mph
11 minutes
14:47
14:58
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inner Seas, 14:58

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Inner Seas14:49

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Tolm, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:48

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles14:47