Coastguard Helicopter to Inner Seas, Stornoway Airport

Monday, 31 August 2026 | 10:09 | From Stornoway Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Stornoway Airport - Inner Seas, 31 August 2026, 09:09

On Monday, 31 August 2026 at 10:09, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Stornoway Airport to Inner Seas. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGK. The flight lasted 28 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 40 miles at an average speed of 88 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
41 miles
1275 feet
dashboard average speed
88 mph
28 minutes
10:09
10:36
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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10:36

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Inner Seas10:20

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Mealabost, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:19

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Àird Thunga, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:19

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Tunga, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:19

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Steinis, Na h-Eileanan Siar10:19

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles10:17

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Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Western Isles10:09