Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay, Cornwall Airport Newquay

Sunday, 15 February 2026 | 8:22 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

On Sunday, 15 February 2026 at 8:22, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGJ. The flight lasted 9 minutes. The aircraft is still at the departure location. The helicopter has not yet taken off.

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