Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay

Monday, 2 February 2026 | 18:28 | From Bristol Channel

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Bristol Channel - Cornwall Airport Newquay, 02 February 2026, 18:28

On Monday, 2 February 2026 at 18:28, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Bristol Channel to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 21 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 16 miles at an average speed of 47 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2275 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
17 miles
2275 feet
dashboard average speed
47 mph
22 minutes
18:28
18:49
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay18:49

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay18:47

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay18:45

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Tregurrian, Newquay18:44

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Tregurrian18:44

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Mawgan Porth18:44

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Trenance18:43

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St. Eval18:43

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Penrose18:42

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St. Merryn18:42

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Harlyn18:42

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Trevone, Padstow18:41

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Padstow18:40

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Trebetherick18:33

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Padstow18:32

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Trebetherick18:32

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Trevone, Padstow18:30

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Harlyn18:29

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Constantine Bay18:28

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Bristol Channel, 18:28