Coastguard Helicopter to St. Mary's Airport, St. Mary's Airport

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 | 17:10 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

On Wednesday, 11 February 2026 at 17:10, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to St. Mary's Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGJ. The flight lasted 29 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 69 miles at an average speed of 142 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1850 feet.

Helicopter: G-MCGJ

The helicopter G-MCGJ 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: simon butler