Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay, Cornwall Airport Newquay

Sunday, 1 February 2026 | 15:49 | From Newquay

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

On Sunday, 1 February 2026 at 15:49, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Newquay to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 10 miles at an average speed of 70 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1525 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
11 miles
1525 feet
dashboard average speed
70 mph
9 minutes
15:49
15:58
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay15:58

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay15:58

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay15:56

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay15:54

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St. Columb Major15:53

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Colan15:53

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Kestle Mill15:52

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Colan15:52

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Newquay15:52

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Cubert15:51

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Newquay15:50

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Bristol Channel15:50

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Newquay, 15:49