Coastguard Helicopter to Carlisle Lake District Airport

Monday, 24 August 2026 | 20:55 | From Threlkeld

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Threlkeld - Carlisle Lake District Airport, 24 August 2026, 19:55

On Monday, 24 August 2026 at 20:55, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Threlkeld to Carlisle Lake District Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 12 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 25 miles at an average speed of 128 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2100 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
26 miles
2100 feet
dashboard average speed
128 mph
12 minutes
20:55
21:07
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Carlisle Lake District Airport, Carlisle, Cumbria21:07

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Carlisle Lake District Airport, Carlisle, Cumbria21:05

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Low Crosby, Cumberland21:04

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Warwick, Cumberland21:04

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Wetheral, Cumberland21:03

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Scotby, Cumberland21:03

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Cumwhinton, Cumberland21:03

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Carleton, Cumberland21:02

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Wreay, Cumberland21:02

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Calthwaite, Westmorland and Furness21:01

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Dalston, Cumberland21:01

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Ivegill, Westmorland and Furness21:00

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Skelton, Westmorland and Furness21:00

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Ivegill, Westmorland and Furness21:00

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Skelton, Westmorland and Furness21:00

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Castle Sowerby, Westmorland and Furness20:59

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Greystoke, Westmorland and Furness20:59

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Mungrisdale, Westmorland and Furness20:56

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Scales, Westmorland and Furness20:56

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St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn, Cumberland20:55

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Old Coach Road, Cumberland20:55