Coastguard Helicopter to St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn, A594

Thursday, 22 October 2026 | 16:37 | From Mungrisdale

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Mungrisdale - St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn, 22 October 2026, 15:37

On Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 16:37, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Mungrisdale to St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGL. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 5 miles at an average speed of 34 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2575 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGL
Helicopter: G-MCGL

The helicopter G-MCGL 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: Jonathan Payne

Distance travelled
6 miles
2575 feet
dashboard average speed
34 mph
10 minutes
16:37
16:46
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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A594, Cumberland16:46

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St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn, Cumberland16:46

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Threlkeld, Cumberland16:45

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Scales, Westmorland and Furness16:43

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Sharp Edge, Westmorland and Furness16:37

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