Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay, Cornwall Airport Newquay

Friday, 30 January 2026 | 9:26 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay, Cornwall Airport Newquay

On Friday, 30 January 2026 at 9:26, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGJ. The flight lasted 32 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 42 miles at an average speed of 81 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1950 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGJ
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

Distance travelled
43 miles
1950 feet
dashboard average speed
81 mph
32 minutes
09:26
09:57
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay09:57

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay09:56

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Tregurrian, Newquay09:54

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Bristol Channel09:48

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Harlyn09:45

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Bristol Channel09:40

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Trevone, Padstow09:40

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St. Merryn09:39

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RNAS St. Merryn09:39

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Rumford09:38

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Talskiddy, St. Columb Major09:38

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St. Columb Major09:37

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Halveor Lane, St. Columb Major09:37

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay09:26