Coastguard Helicopter to Stornoway Airport

Sunday, 30 August 2026 | 16:03 | From Inner Seas

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Inner Seas - Stornoway Airport, 30 August 2026, 15:03

On Sunday, 30 August 2026 at 16:03, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Inner Seas to Stornoway Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGK. The flight lasted 25 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 45 miles at an average speed of 109 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1275 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGK
Helicopter: G-MCGK

The helicopter G-MCGK 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: Steve Lynes

Distance travelled
46 miles
1275 feet
dashboard average speed
109 mph
25 minutes
16:03
16:28
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles16:28

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles16:24

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles16:23

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles16:21

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Steinis, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:21

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles16:21

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Tolm, Na h-Eileanan Siar16:20

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Inner Seas, 16:03