Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay, Cornwall Airport Newquay

Saturday, 24 January 2026 | 16:21 | From Padstow

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

On Saturday, 24 January 2026 at 16:21, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Padstow to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGJ. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 11 miles at an average speed of 72 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1875 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
11 miles
1875 feet
dashboard average speed
72 mph
10 minutes
16:21
16:30
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay16:30

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay16:30

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay16:29

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St. Columb Major16:27

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Talskiddy, St. Columb Major16:25

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Rumford16:24

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St. Columb Major16:22

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Little Petherick16:22

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Egerton Road, 16:21