Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay, Cornwall Airport Newquay

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 | 16:28 | From North Atlantic Ocean

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

On Wednesday, 21 January 2026 at 16:28, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Atlantic Ocean to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGJ. The flight lasted 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 40 miles at an average speed of 140 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2050 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
41 miles
2050 feet
dashboard average speed
140 mph
18 minutes
16:28
16:45
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay16:45

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay16:44

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay16:43

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay16:43

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay16:41

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Tregurrian, Newquay16:41

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Tregurrian16:41

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Tregurrian, Newquay16:40

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Bristol Channel16:28

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North Atlantic Ocean, 16:28