Coastguard Helicopter to Arkleton, A7

Friday, 10 April 2026 | 13:38 | From Carlisle Lake District Airport

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Carlisle Lake District Airport to Arkleton

On Friday, 10 April 2026 at 13:38, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Carlisle Lake District Airport to Arkleton. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 23 miles at an average speed of 135 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1250 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGO
Helicopter: G-MCGO

The helicopter G-MCGO 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: Alec Wilson

Distance travelled
23 miles
1250 feet
dashboard average speed
135 mph
11 minutes
13:38
13:48
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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A7, Dumfries and Galloway13:48

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Arkleton, Dumfries and Galloway13:48

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Langholm, Dumfries and Galloway13:47

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Wrae, Dumfries and Galloway13:47

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Langholm, Dumfries and Galloway13:45

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Dumfries and Galloway, Dumfries and Galloway13:44

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Claygate, Dumfries and Galloway13:44

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Canonbie, Dumfries and Galloway13:44

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Rowanburn, Dumfries and Galloway13:43

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Moat, Cumberland13:43

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Arthuret, Cumberland13:41

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Hethersgill, Cumberland13:40

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Smithfield, Cumberland13:40

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Scaleby, Cumberland13:39

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Irthington, Cumberland13:39

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Carlisle Lake District Airport, Carlisle, Cumbria13:38