Coastguard Helicopter to Bristol Channel, Bristol Channel

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 | 18:47 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Bristol Channel, Bristol Channel

On Wednesday, 14 January 2026 at 18:47, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to Bristol Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGJ. The flight lasted 90 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 105 miles at an average speed of 71 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2225 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGJ
Helicopter: G-MCGJ

The helicopter G-MCGJ 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: simon butler

Distance travelled
105 miles
2225 feet
dashboard average speed
71 mph
90 minutes
18:47
20:17
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bristol Channel, 20:17

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Bristol Channel20:01

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Constantine Bay19:58

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St. Merryn19:57

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Bristol Channel19:36

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Constantine Bay19:28

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St. Merryn19:27

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Bristol Channel19:05

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Constantine Bay19:04

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Treyarnon19:04

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Penrose19:03

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St. Eval19:03

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St. Ervan19:03

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Talskiddy, St. Columb Major19:02

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A3059, 19:01

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay18:47