Coastguard Helicopter to Kirkbride Airfield

Monday, 29 June 2026 | 11:16 | From Carlisle Lake District Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Carlisle Lake District Airport - Kirkbride Airfield, 29 June 2026, 10:16

On Monday, 29 June 2026 at 11:16, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Carlisle Lake District Airport to Kirkbride Airfield. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 19 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 19 miles at an average speed of 59 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 500 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
19 miles
500 feet
dashboard average speed
59 mph
20 minutes
11:16
11:35
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Kirkbride Airfield, Wigton, Cumbria11:35

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Kirkbride Airfield, Wigton, Cumbria11:34

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Kirkbride Airfield, Wigton, Cumbria11:32

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Oulton, Cumberland11:32

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Aikton, Cumberland11:31

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Kirkbampton, Cumberland11:31

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Bowness, Cumberland11:31

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Kirkbampton, Cumberland11:30

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Kirkbride, Cumberland11:30

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Drumburgh, Cumberland11:29

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Rockcliffe, Cumberland11:27

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Rockcliffe, Cumberland11:24

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Westlinton, Cumberland11:23

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Scaleby, Cumberland11:21

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Birky Lane, Cumberland11:21

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Low Crosby, Cumberland11:19

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Irthington, Cumberland11:19

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Carlisle Lake District Airport, Carlisle, Cumbria11:16