Coastguard Helicopter to Inner Seas

Saturday, 18 April 2026 | 20:24 | From Stornoway Airport

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

On Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 20:24, 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 11 miles at an average speed of 123 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 425 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
11 miles
425 feet
dashboard average speed
123 mph
6 minutes
20:24
20:29
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inner Seas, 20:29

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Inner Seas20:26

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles20:25

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Steinis, Na h-Eileanan Siar20:25

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Sanndabhaig, Na h-Eileanan Siar20:25

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles20:24