Coastguard Helicopter to Calthwaite, M6

Saturday, 9 May 2026 | 21:01 | From Carlisle Lake District Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Carlisle Lake District Airport - Calthwaite, 09 May 2026, 20:01

On Saturday, 9 May 2026 at 21:01, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Carlisle Lake District Airport to Calthwaite. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 12 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 15 miles at an average speed of 76 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 875 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
15 miles
875 feet
dashboard average speed
76 mph
12 minutes
21:01
21:13
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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M6, Westmorland and Furness21:13

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Calthwaite, Westmorland and Furness21:10

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Hesket, Westmorland and Furness21:09

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High Hesket, Westmorland and Furness21:09

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Low Hesket, Westmorland and Furness21:09

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Southwaite, Westmorland and Furness21:09

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Low Hesket, Westmorland and Furness21:08

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Hesket, Westmorland and Furness21:08

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Cotehill, Cumberland21:07

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Wetheral, Cumberland21:07

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Great Corby, Cumberland21:06

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Warwick Bridge, Cumberland21:06

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Low Crosby, Cumberland21:06

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Little Corby, Cumberland21:05

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Brampton Road, Cumberland21:05

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Low Crosby, Cumberland21:05

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Carlisle Lake District Airport, Carlisle, Cumbria21:01