Coastguard Helicopter to Carlisle Lake District Airport

Wednesday, 26 August 2026 | 21:27 | From Falgunzeon Glider Airfield

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Falgunzeon Glider Airfield - Carlisle Lake District Airport, 26 August 2026, 20:27

On Wednesday, 26 August 2026 at 21:27, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Falgunzeon Glider Airfield to Carlisle Lake District Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 45 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 44 miles at an average speed of 59 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2075 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
44 miles
2075 feet
dashboard average speed
59 mph
45 minutes
21:27
22:12
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Carlisle Lake District Airport, Carlisle, Cumbria22:12

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Carlisle Lake District Airport, Carlisle, Cumbria22:11

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Irthington, Cumberland22:10

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Low Crosby, Cumberland22:09

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Scaleby, Cumberland22:08

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Harker, Cumberland22:07

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Rockcliffe, Cumberland22:06

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Beaumont, Cumberland22:05

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Burgh by Sands, Cumberland22:04

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Rockcliffe, Cumberland22:03

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Glasson, Cumberland22:03

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Drumburgh, Cumberland22:03

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Port Carlisle, Cumberland22:02

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Bowness, Cumberland22:01

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Anthorn, Cumberland22:01

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Bowness, Cumberland21:59

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Silloth, Cumberland21:54

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21:54

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Dumfries and Galloway, Dumfries and Galloway21:50

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Carsethorn, Dumfries and Galloway21:48

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Kirkbean, Dumfries and Galloway21:48

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Dumfries and Galloway, Dumfries and Galloway21:28

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Dumfries and Galloway, Dumfries and Galloway21:27

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Falgunzeon Glider Airfield, Kirkgunzeon by Dalbeattie21:27