Coastguard Helicopter to Flimby, Salmoor Way

Sunday, 9 August 2026 | 11:16 | From Irish Sea

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Irish Sea - Flimby, 09 August 2026, 10:16

On Sunday, 9 August 2026 at 11:16, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Irish Sea to Flimby. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 3 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 2 miles at an average speed of 35 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 275 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
2 miles
275 feet
dashboard average speed
35 mph
4 minutes
11:16
11:19
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Salmoor Way, Cumberland11:19

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Maryport, Cumberland11:18

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Flimby, Cumberland11:17

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Irish Sea, 11:16