Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay, Cornwall Airport Newquay

Monday, 26 January 2026 | 12:58 | From Boscastle

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

On Monday, 26 January 2026 at 12:58, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Boscastle to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGJ. The flight lasted 13 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 24 miles at an average speed of 115 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1575 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
25 miles
1575 feet
dashboard average speed
115 mph
13 minutes
12:58
13:10
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay13:10

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Tregurrian13:08

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Trenance13:08

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St. Eval13:07

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St. Merryn13:06

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Treyarnon13:06

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Constantine Bay13:06

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Harlyn13:05

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Trevone, Padstow13:04

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Bristol Channel13:00

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Tintagel12:59

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Under Road, 12:58