Tuesday, 27 January 2026 | 18:24 | From English Channel
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.
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
Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay18:34
Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay18:33
St. Columb Major18:32
Penhale18:32
St. Enoder18:31
St. Newlyn East18:31
Ladock18:30
Probus18:30
St. Erme18:30
Probus18:29
Tresillian18:29
River Fal18:27
St. Just-in-Roseland18:26
English Channel, 18:24
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