Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay, Cornwall Airport Newquay

Sunday, 8 February 2026 | 11:03 | From English Channel

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

On Sunday, 8 February 2026 at 11:03, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 28 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 30 miles at an average speed of 66 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1450 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
31 miles
1450 feet
dashboard average speed
66 mph
28 minutes
11:03
11:31
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay11:31

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay11:30

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Tregurrian, Newquay11:29

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St. Columb Minor, Newquay11:28

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St. Columb Major11:28

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Colan11:28

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St. Columb Major11:27

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St. Newlyn East11:27

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St. Enoder11:26

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Ladock11:26

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Grampound Road11:25

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Probus11:24

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Tregony11:24

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Ruan Lanihorne11:24

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Veryan11:22

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English Channel, 11:03