Coastguard Helicopter to Wasdale, Old Corpse Road

Saturday, 10 January 2026 | 15:24 | From Burnhead

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Wasdale, Old Corpse Road

On Saturday, 10 January 2026 at 15:24, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Burnhead to Wasdale. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGS. The flight lasted 37 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 68 miles at an average speed of 112 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1975 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G Mcgs
Helicopter: G-MCGS

The helicopter G-MCGS 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.

Distance travelled
69 miles
1975 feet
dashboard average speed
112 mph
37 minutes
15:24
16:01
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Old Corpse Road, 16:01

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Wasdale16:00

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Eskdale15:55

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Wasdale15:50

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Gosforth15:47

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Ennerdale and Kinniside15:47

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Wasdale15:47

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Ennerdale and Kinniside15:45

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Ennerdale Bridge15:44

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Kirkland15:43

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Lingcroft Grass Airstrip, Workington, Cumbria15:43

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Ullock15:42

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Greysouthen15:41

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Camerton15:40

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Great Broughton15:40

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Broughton Moor15:39

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Dearham15:39

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Birkby15:39

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Birkby, Maryport15:38

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Birkby15:38

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Crosby15:38

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Birkby15:37

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Maryport15:37

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Irish Sea15:36

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Carsethorn15:31

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Ingleston15:30

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Dumfries15:26

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C113n, 15:24