Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay, Cornwall Airport Newquay

Thursday, 29 January 2026 | 12:40 | From North Atlantic Ocean

On Thursday, 29 January 2026 at 12:40, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Atlantic Ocean 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 39 miles at an average speed of 161 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1800 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