Coastguard Helicopter to Stornoway Airport

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 | 11:16 | From Inner Seas

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

On Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 11:16, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inner Seas to Stornoway Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 6 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 7 miles at an average speed of 77 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 225 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
8 miles
225 feet
dashboard average speed
77 mph
6 minutes
11:16
11:22
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles11:22

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Steinis, Na h-Eileanan Siar11:21

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Àird Thunga, Na h-Eileanan Siar11:20

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Col Uarach, Na h-Eileanan Siar11:20

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Col, Na h-Eileanan Siar11:19

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Inner Seas11:16