Coastguard Helicopter to Sandwith, Sandwith

Saturday, 10 January 2026 | 16:31 | From Wast Water

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Sandwith, Sandwith

On Saturday, 10 January 2026 at 16:31, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Wast Water to Sandwith. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGS. The flight lasted 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 17 miles at an average speed of 105 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2100 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
18 miles
2100 feet
dashboard average speed
105 mph
11 minutes
16:31
16:41
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Sandwith, Whitehaven16:41

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Sandwith, Whitehaven16:40

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Bigrigg, Egremont16:40

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Moor Row, Egremont16:40

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Moor Row16:39

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Cleator Moor16:39

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Haile16:38

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Ennerdale and Kinniside16:38

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Ponsonby16:37

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Ennerdale and Kinniside16:37

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Wasdale16:37

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Gosforth16:37

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Wasdale, 16:31

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Wasdale16:31

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Wast Water16:31