Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay

Monday, 26 January 2026 | 11:13 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

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

On Monday, 26 January 2026 at 11:13, 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 16 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 23 miles at an average speed of 86 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3525 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
24 miles
3525 feet
dashboard average speed
86 mph
17 minutes
11:13
11:30
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay11:30

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay11:29

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Tregurrian, Newquay11:29

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Mawgan Porth11:28

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Bristol Channel11:17

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Porth, Newquay11:16

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St. Columb Minor, Newquay11:16

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St. Columb Minor11:15

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St. Columb Major11:14

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay11:13