Coastguard Helicopter to Coniston, Prison Band

Friday, 24 April 2026 | 14:58 | From Lakes

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Lakes to Coniston

On Friday, 24 April 2026 at 14:58, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Lakes to Coniston. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 4 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 3 miles at an average speed of 39 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1900 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
3 miles
1900 feet
dashboard average speed
39 mph
5 minutes
14:58
15:02
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Prison Band, Westmorland and Furness15:02

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Coniston, Westmorland and Furness14:58

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Wrynose Bridge, Westmorland and Furness14:58

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