Coastguard Helicopter to Whitehaven, Keekle

Monday, 29 June 2026 | 23:24 | From Eskdale

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Eskdale - Whitehaven, 29 June 2026, 22:24

On Monday, 29 June 2026 at 23:24, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Eskdale to Whitehaven. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 19 miles at an average speed of 127 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1625 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGP
Helicopter: G-MCGP

The helicopter G-MCGP 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: Jonathan Payne

Distance travelled
20 miles
1625 feet
dashboard average speed
127 mph
10 minutes
23:24
23:33
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Keekle, Cumberland23:33

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Whitehaven, Cumberland23:32

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Cleator Moor, Cumberland23:31

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Haile, Cumberland23:30

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Ponsonby, Cumberland23:29

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Gosforth, Cumberland23:28

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Nether Wasdale, Cumberland23:27

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Eskdale, Cumberland23:24