Coastguard Helicopter to North Atlantic Ocean, North Atlantic Ocean

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 | 17:20 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to North Atlantic Ocean, North Atlantic Ocean

On Tuesday, 13 January 2026 at 17:20, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to North Atlantic Ocean. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 31 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 50 miles at an average speed of 95 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1200 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGF
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

Distance travelled
50 miles
1200 feet
dashboard average speed
95 mph
32 minutes
17:20
17:52
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Atlantic Ocean, 17:52

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North Atlantic Ocean17:47

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Bristol Channel17:25

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Trevarrian17:24

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Tregurrian, Newquay17:23

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay17:23

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay17:20