Coastguard Helicopter to Ennerdale and Kinniside, Scarth Gap Pass

Sunday, 23 August 2026 | 15:51 | From Kirkbride Airfield

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Kirkbride Airfield - Ennerdale and Kinniside, 23 August 2026, 14:51

On Sunday, 23 August 2026 at 15:51, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Kirkbride Airfield to Ennerdale and Kinniside. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 12 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 26 miles at an average speed of 134 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2375 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
27 miles
2375 feet
dashboard average speed
134 mph
12 minutes
15:51
16:03
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Scarth Gap Pass, Cumberland16:03

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Ennerdale and Kinniside, Cumberland16:03

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Scarth Gap Pass, Cumberland16:03

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B5289, Cumberland16:02

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Buttermere, Cumberland16:02

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Above Derwent, Cumberland16:02

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Newlands Pass, Cumberland16:02

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Buttermere, Cumberland16:01

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Above Derwent, Cumberland16:01

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Lorton, Cumberland16:00

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Bewaldeth, Cumberland15:57

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Bewaldeth and Snittlegarth, Cumberland15:57

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Torpenhow, Cumberland15:56

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Mealsgate, Cumberland15:56

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Allhallows, Cumberland15:55

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Boltons, Cumberland15:55

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Waverton, Cumberland15:54

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Lessonhall, Cumberland15:54

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Waverton, Cumberland15:53

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Lessonhall, Cumberland15:53

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Woodside, Cumberland15:53

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Kirkbride, Cumberland15:52

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Kirkbride Airfield, Wigton, Cumbria15:51