Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay, Cornwall Airport Newquay

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 | 17:55 | From St. Minver Highlands

On Wednesday, 28 January 2026 at 17:55, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from St. Minver Highlands to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGJ. The flight lasted 15 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 21 miles at an average speed of 81 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2050 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