Coastguard Helicopter to Parton, Whitehaven

Tuesday, 18 August 2026 | 11:08 | From Irish Sea

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Irish Sea - Parton, 18 August 2026, 10:08

On Tuesday, 18 August 2026 at 11:08, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Irish Sea to Parton. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 39 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 50 miles at an average speed of 78 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 575 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
51 miles
575 feet
dashboard average speed
78 mph
39 minutes
11:08
11:46
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Whitehaven, Cumberland11:46

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Parton, Cumberland11:45

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Whitehaven, Cumberland11:44

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Lowca, Cumberland11:43

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Parton, Cumberland11:43

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Irish Sea, 11:08