Coastguard Helicopter to New Polzeath, Baby Beach Lane

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 | 17:26 | From St. Merryn

On Wednesday, 28 January 2026 at 17:26, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from St. Merryn to New Polzeath. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGJ. The flight lasted 18 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 21 miles at an average speed of 73 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1625 feet.

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