Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay, Cornwall Airport Newquay

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 | 18:24 | From English Channel

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

On Tuesday, 27 January 2026 at 18:24, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGJ. The flight lasted 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 24 miles at an average speed of 143 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2275 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
2275 feet
dashboard average speed
143 mph
11 minutes
18:24
18:34
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay18:34

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay18:33

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St. Columb Major18:32

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Penhale18:32

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St. Enoder18:31

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St. Newlyn East18:31

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Ladock18:30

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Probus18:30

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St. Erme18:30

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Probus18:29

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Tresillian18:29

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River Fal18:27

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St. Just-in-Roseland18:26

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English Channel, 18:24