Coastguard Helicopter to Bristol Channel, Bristol Channel

Thursday, 22 January 2026 | 14:30 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

On Thursday, 22 January 2026 at 14:30, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to Bristol Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGJ. The flight lasted 19 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 35 miles at an average speed of 110 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1850 feet.

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