Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay, Cornwall Airport Newquay

Thursday, 5 February 2026 | 16:47 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

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

On Thursday, 5 February 2026 at 16:47, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 32 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 35 miles at an average speed of 67 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 4075 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
35 miles
4075 feet
dashboard average speed
67 mph
32 minutes
16:47
17:19
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay17:19

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay17:18

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B3276, Newquay17:18

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Tregurrian, Newquay17:17

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Mawgan Porth, 17:17

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Bristol Channel17:08

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St. Eval17:07

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St. Mawgan17:06

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Talskiddy, St. Columb Major17:06

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Gluvian, St. Columb Major17:05

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A3059, 17:02

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A3059, 17:02

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay17:01

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay16:47