Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Carlisle Lake District Airport

Thursday, 21 May 2026 | 10:43

On Thursday, 21 May 2026 | 10:43 at 10:43, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Carlisle Lake District Airport and is now flying over Carlisle Lake District Airport. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight has been in the air for 62 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 3 miles at an average speed of 3 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 400 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
400 feet
dashboard average speed
3 mph
63 minutes
10:43
11:45:48
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Carlisle Lake District Airport, Carlisle, Cumbria11:45

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Carlisle Lake District Airport, Carlisle, Cumbria11:45

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Carlisle Lake District Airport, Carlisle, Cumbria11:44

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Irthington, Cumberland11:43

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Carlisle Lake District Airport, Carlisle, Cumbria10:43