Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay, Cornwall Airport Newquay

Monday, 12 January 2026 | 11:11 | From North Atlantic Ocean

On Monday, 12 January 2026 at 11:11, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Atlantic Ocean to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 31 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 66 miles at an average speed of 128 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2350 feet.

Helicopter: G-MCGF

The helicopter G-MCGF 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: The Carlisle Kid