Coastguard Helicopter to Stornoway Airport

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 | 20:44 | From Inner Seas

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

On Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 20:44, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inner Seas to Stornoway Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 50 miles at an average speed of 175 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 5500 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
51 miles
5500 feet
dashboard average speed
175 mph
18 minutes
20:44
21:01
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles21:01

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles21:00

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Tolm, Na h-Eileanan Siar21:00

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Inner Seas, 20:44