Coastguard Helicopter to Askerton

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 | 14:27 | From Carlisle Lake District Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Carlisle Lake District Airport - Askerton, 20 May 2026, 13:27

On Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at 14:27, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Carlisle Lake District Airport to Askerton. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 12 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 17 miles at an average speed of 81 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1150 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
17 miles
1150 feet
dashboard average speed
81 mph
13 minutes
14:27
14:39
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Askerton, Cumberland14:39

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Askerton, Cumberland14:37

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Bewcastle, Cumberland14:37

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Askerton, Cumberland14:35

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Bewcastle, Cumberland14:35

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Askerton, Cumberland14:33

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Bewcastle, Cumberland14:32

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Askerton, Cumberland14:30

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Walton, Cumberland14:29

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Irthington, Cumberland14:27

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Carlisle Lake District Airport, Carlisle, Cumbria14:27