Coastguard Helicopter to North Atlantic Ocean, North Atlantic Ocean

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

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.

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