Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay, Cornwall Airport Newquay

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

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.

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