Coastguard Helicopter to Kirkbride Airfield
Monday, 3 August 2026 | 14:50 | From Bassenthwaite
On Monday, 3 August 2026 at 14:50, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Bassenthwaite to Kirkbride Airfield. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 15 miles at an average speed of 119 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1700 feet.
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)
16 miles
1700 feet
119 mph
8 minutes
14:50
14:57
Route
Kirkbride Airfield, Wigton, Cumbria14:57
Kirkbride Airfield, Wigton, Cumbria14:57
Kirkbride Airfield, Wigton, Cumbria14:56
Newton Arlosh, Cumberland14:56
Holme East Waver, Cumberland14:55
Lessonhall, Cumberland14:54
Waverton, Cumberland14:53
Boltons, Cumberland14:53
Mealsgate, Cumberland14:52
Ireby, Cumberland14:51
High Ireby, Cumberland14:51
Bewaldeth, Cumberland14:51
A591, Cumberland14:50
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