Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay, Cornwall Airport Newquay

Saturday, 31 January 2026 | 18:11 | From New Polzeath

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

On Saturday, 31 January 2026 at 18:11, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from New Polzeath to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 27 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 14 miles at an average speed of 31 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1775 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGF
Helicopter: G-MCGF

The helicopter G-MCGF 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: The Carlisle Kid

Distance travelled
14 miles
1775 feet
dashboard average speed
31 mph
27 minutes
18:11
18:38
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay18:38

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay18:24

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay18:22

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay18:21

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay18:20

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A3059, 18:20

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St. Columb Major18:20

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Gluvian, St. Columb Major18:20

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St. Columb Major18:19

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Talskiddy, St. Columb Major18:19

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St. Mawgan18:19

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St. Eval18:18

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Penrose18:18

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St Ervan18:18

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St. Merryn18:17

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Padstow18:17

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Trevone, Padstow18:16

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Padstow18:15

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New Polzeath18:15

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Bristol Channel18:15

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Baby Beach Lane, 18:11