Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay, Cornwall Airport Newquay

Thursday, 29 January 2026 | 19:48 | From Bristol Channel

On Thursday, 29 January 2026 at 19:48, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Bristol Channel to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGJ. The flight lasted 14 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 35 miles at an average speed of 150 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1850 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