Coastguard Helicopter to North Atlantic Ocean

Monday, 13 April 2026 | 14:55 | From Stornoway Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Stornoway Airport - North Atlantic Ocean, 13 April 2026, 13:55

On Monday, 13 April 2026 at 14:55, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Stornoway Airport to North Atlantic Ocean. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 27 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 39 miles at an average speed of 88 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1175 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
1175 feet
dashboard average speed
88 mph
27 minutes
14:55
15:21
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Atlantic Ocean, 15:21

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North Atlantic Ocean15:16

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Siabost, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:16

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North Atlantic Ocean15:10

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Siabost, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:10

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North Atlantic Ocean15:08

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Siabost, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:08

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North Atlantic Ocean15:06

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Àrnol, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:05

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Brù, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:05

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Loch Mòr Bharabhais15:05

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Barabhas, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:04

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Na h-Eileanan Siar, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:03

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Airighean Loch Fada Caol, Na h-Eileanan Siar15:02

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Griais, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:59

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Inner Seas14:56

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Tolm, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:56

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles14:55