Thursday, 29 January 2026 | 11:49 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay
On Thursday, 29 January 2026 at 11:49, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to North Atlantic Ocean. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGJ. The flight lasted 24 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 61 miles at an average speed of 152 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1775 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
North Atlantic Ocean, 12:14
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Crantock11:52
Newquay11:51
Porth, Newquay11:51
Newquay11:51
St. Columb Minor, Newquay11:50
St. Columb Major11:50
Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay11:50
Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay11:49
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