Coastguard Helicopter to Bristol Channel, Bristol Channel

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 | 16:59 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Bristol Channel, Bristol Channel

On Wednesday, 4 February 2026 at 16:59, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to Bristol Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 33 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 45 miles at an average speed of 82 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2175 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
45 miles
2175 feet
dashboard average speed
82 mph
34 minutes
16:59
17:32
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bristol Channel, 17:32

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Bristol Channel17:15

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Perranzabuloe17:14

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Holywell17:14

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Crantock17:13

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Cubert17:13

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Colan17:13

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Kestle Mill17:12

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Colan17:12

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St. Columb Major17:11

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay17:11

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay16:59