Coastguard Helicopter to Stornoway Airport

Saturday, 23 May 2026 | 16:57 | From Inner Seas

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inner Seas - Stornoway Airport, 23 May 2026, 15:57

On Saturday, 23 May 2026 at 16:57, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inner Seas to Stornoway Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 4 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 5 miles at an average speed of 86 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 150 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGG
Helicopter: G-MCGG

The helicopter G-MCGG 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: Mark Harkin

Distance travelled
6 miles
150 feet
dashboard average speed
86 mph
4 minutes
16:57
17:01
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles17:01

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Mealabost, Na h-Eileanan Siar17:00

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Àird Thunga, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:59

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Am Bac, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:59

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Inner Seas, 16:57