Coastguard Helicopter to Bristol Channel, Bristol Channel

Monday, 19 January 2026 | 16:37 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

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

On Monday, 19 January 2026 at 16:37, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to Bristol Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGJ. The flight lasted 34 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 46 miles at an average speed of 82 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1300 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
47 miles
1300 feet
dashboard average speed
82 mph
35 minutes
16:37
17:11
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bristol Channel, 17:11

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Bristol Channel16:50

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Newquay16:50

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Porth, Newquay16:49

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St. Columb Minor, Newquay16:49

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St. Columb Minor16:48

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Trebarva16:48

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St. Columb Major, 16:47

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay16:37