Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 | 13:59 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Cornwall Airport Newquay to Cornwall Airport Newquay

On Wednesday, 21 January 2026 at 13:59, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGJ. The flight lasted 6 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 5 miles at an average speed of 53 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2000 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
6 miles
2000 feet
dashboard average speed
53 mph
7 minutes
13:59
14:05
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay14:05

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay14:04

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B3276, Newquay14:04

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Tregurrian, Newquay14:04

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Porth, Newquay14:03

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St. Columb Major14:03

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay14:03

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St. Columb Major14:03

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay14:02

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay14:02

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay14:02

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay13:59