Coastguard Helicopter to Ceann Loch Shìophoirt

Sunday, 19 April 2026 | 13:05 | From Stornoway Airport

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Stornoway Airport to Ceann Loch Shìophoirt

On Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 13:05, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Stornoway Airport to Ceann Loch Shìophoirt. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 6 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 15 miles at an average speed of 144 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1225 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
16 miles
1225 feet
dashboard average speed
144 mph
7 minutes
13:05
13:11
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Ceann Loch Shìophoirt, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:11

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Ceann Loch Shìophoirt, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:11

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Tàbost, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:10

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Inner Seas13:10

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Lacasaigh, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:09

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Crothairgearraidh, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:09

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Liùrbost, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:08

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Griomsiadar, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:07

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Bruach Màiri, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:07

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Steòrnabhagh, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:06

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Steinis, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:05

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Steinis, Na h-Eileanan Siar13:05