Coastguard Helicopter to Stornoway Airport

Saturday, 11 April 2026 | 22:02 | From Inner Seas

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

On Saturday, 11 April 2026 at 22:02, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inner Seas to Stornoway Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 18 miles at an average speed of 104 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1800 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
18 miles
1800 feet
dashboard average speed
104 mph
11 minutes
22:02
22:13
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles22:13

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles22:12

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Mealabost, Na h-Eileanan Siar22:11

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Inner Seas, 22:02