Coastguard Helicopter to Boscastle, New Road

Monday, 26 January 2026 | 12:43 | From Tintagel

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Boscastle, New Road

On Monday, 26 January 2026 at 12:43, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Tintagel to Boscastle. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGJ. The flight lasted 7 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 6 miles at an average speed of 51 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1650 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
1650 feet
dashboard average speed
51 mph
8 minutes
12:43
12:50
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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New Road, 12:50

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Boscastle12:49

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Bristol Channel12:46

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Castle Road, 12:43