Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel, English Channel

Saturday, 17 January 2026 | 17:35 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

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

On Saturday, 17 January 2026 at 17:35, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 21 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 38 miles at an average speed of 110 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2000 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

39 miles

2000 feet

110 mph

22 minutes

17:35

17:56

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

English Channel, 17:56

English Channel17:49

Mylor Churchtown17:47

Feock17:47

Playing Place17:46

Truro17:46

Playing Place17:46

Kea17:45

Truro17:45

Shortlanesend17:44

Kenwyn17:44

Trispen17:43

St. Erme17:43

St. Newlyn East17:42

Kestle Mill17:41

St. Newlyn East17:41

St. Columb Major17:39

Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay17:38

Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay17:35

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