Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay, Cornwall Airport Newquay

Friday, 16 January 2026 | 22:18 | From Camborne

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay, Cornwall Airport Newquay

On Friday, 16 January 2026 at 22:18, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Camborne to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGJ. The flight lasted 84 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 27 miles at an average speed of 20 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1500 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
28 miles
1500 feet
dashboard average speed
20 mph
85 minutes
22:18
23:42
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay23:42

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay23:41

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay23:39

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Tregurrian, Newquay23:39

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Tregurrian23:38

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Tregurrian, Newquay23:38

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Mawgan Porth23:38

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Bristol Channel23:36

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Newquay23:36

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Crantock23:36

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Bristol Channel23:30

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B3301, 22:18