Coastguard Helicopter to Askerton

Friday, 22 May 2026 | 10:41 | From Carlisle Lake District Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Carlisle Lake District Airport - Askerton, 22 May 2026, 09:41

On Friday, 22 May 2026 at 10:41, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Carlisle Lake District Airport to Askerton. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 13 miles at an average speed of 80 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1250 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
14 miles
1250 feet
dashboard average speed
80 mph
11 minutes
10:41
10:51
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Askerton, Cumberland10:51

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Askerton, Cumberland10:47

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Bewcastle, Cumberland10:47

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Askerton, Cumberland10:45

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Walton, Cumberland10:44

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Irthington, Cumberland10:42

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Carlisle Lake District Airport, Carlisle, Cumbria10:41