Coastguard Helicopter to New Polzeath, Atlantic Terrace

Friday, 16 January 2026 | 10:57 | From New Polzeath

On Friday, 16 January 2026 at 10:57, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from New Polzeath to New Polzeath. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGJ. The flight lasted 4 minutes. The aircraft is still at the departure location. The helicopter has not yet taken off.

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