Coastguard Helicopter to Castle Sowerby

Monday, 24 August 2026 | 19:02 | From Carlisle Lake District Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Carlisle Lake District Airport - Castle Sowerby, 24 August 2026, 18:02

On Monday, 24 August 2026 at 19:02, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Carlisle Lake District Airport to Castle Sowerby. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 6 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 15 miles at an average speed of 148 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2275 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
16 miles
2275 feet
dashboard average speed
148 mph
7 minutes
19:02
19:08
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Castle Sowerby, Westmorland and Furness19:08

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Castle Sowerby, Westmorland and Furness19:08

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Skelton, Westmorland and Furness19:07

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Ivegill, Westmorland and Furness19:07

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Skelton, Westmorland and Furness19:07

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Ivegill, Westmorland and Furness19:06

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Skelton, Westmorland and Furness19:06

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Calthwaite, Westmorland and Furness19:06

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Southwaite, Westmorland and Furness19:06

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Southwaite, Cumberland19:05

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Wreay, Cumberland19:05

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Carleton, Cumberland19:05

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St Cuthbert Without, Cumberland19:05

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Carleton, Cumberland19:04

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Wetheral, Cumberland19:03

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Warwick-on-Eden, Cumberland19:03

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Low Crosby, Cumberland19:02

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Carlisle Lake District Airport, Carlisle, Cumbria19:02