Coastguard Helicopter to Stornoway Airport

Sunday, 19 April 2026 | 14:22 | From Inner Seas

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

On Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 14:22, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inner Seas to Stornoway Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 5 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 10 miles at an average speed of 122 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 975 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
10 miles
975 feet
dashboard average speed
122 mph
5 minutes
14:22
14:27
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles14:27

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles14:26

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Mealabost, Na h-Eileanan Siar14:25

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Inner Seas, 14:22