Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay, Cornwall Airport Newquay

Friday, 9 January 2026 | 16:26 | From St. Clement

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay, Cornwall Airport Newquay

On Friday, 9 January 2026 at 16:26, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from St. Clement to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 13 miles at an average speed of 103 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1700 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGZ
Helicopter: G-MCGZ

The helicopter G-MCGZ 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: Andrewrabbott

Distance travelled
14 miles
1700 feet
dashboard average speed
103 mph
8 minutes
16:26
16:34
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay16:34

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay16:33

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St. Columb Major16:31

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Penhale16:30

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St. Newlyn East16:28

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Ladock16:28

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16:27

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St. Erme16:27

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Probus16:27

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Tresillian16:26

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St. Clement, 16:26