Coastguard Helicopter to Carlisle Lake District Airport

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 | 16:12 | From Kingwater

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Kingwater - Carlisle Lake District Airport, 20 May 2026, 15:12

On Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at 16:12, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Kingwater to Carlisle Lake District Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 7 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 9 miles at an average speed of 79 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 975 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
9 miles
975 feet
dashboard average speed
79 mph
7 minutes
16:12
16:19
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Carlisle Lake District Airport, Carlisle, Cumbria16:19

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Carlisle Lake District Airport, Carlisle, Cumbria16:17

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Irthington, Cumberland16:16

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Brampton, Cumberland16:15

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Walton, Cumberland16:15

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Burtholme, Cumberland16:15

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Kingwater, Cumberland16:12