Coastguard Helicopter to Stornoway Airport

Wednesday, 19 August 2026 | 16:20 | From Inner Seas

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inner Seas - Stornoway Airport, 19 August 2026, 15:20

On Wednesday, 19 August 2026 at 16:20, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inner Seas to Stornoway Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 20 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 48 miles at an average speed of 142 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1325 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
49 miles
1325 feet
dashboard average speed
142 mph
21 minutes
16:20
16:40
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles16:40

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles16:38

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles16:37

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Inner Seas, 16:20