Coastguard Helicopter to Nicholforest, B6318

Thursday, 9 July 2026 | 15:13 | From Kielder

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Kielder - Nicholforest, 09 July 2026, 14:13

On Thursday, 9 July 2026 at 15:13, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Kielder to Nicholforest. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 16 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 25 miles at an average speed of 93 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1725 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGX
Helicopter: G-MCGX

The helicopter G-MCGX 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: Nick (UK)

Distance travelled
25 miles
1725 feet
dashboard average speed
93 mph
17 minutes
15:13
15:29
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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B6318, Cumberland15:29

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Nicholforest, Cumberland15:23

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Scottish Borders, Scottish Borders15:23

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Green Knowe, Dumfries and Galloway15:22

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Long Sike Bog, Dumfries and Galloway15:22

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Heugh Head, Scottish Borders15:22

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Newcastleton, Scottish Borders15:21

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Nicholforest, Cumberland15:21

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Nicholforest, Scottish Borders15:21

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Bewcastle, Cumberland15:18

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Kielder, Northumberland15:15

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Falstone, Northumberland15:15

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Kielder, Northumberland15:14

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Kielder Water15:14

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Lakeside Way, Northumberland15:13

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